First solo, first prop strike

This July 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Grand Forks, N.D. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was making his first solo flight. The first two takeoffs and landings went well. On the third approach, as he flared the airplane, the stall warning horn sounded Continue Reading »

===> Posted on July 4th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.