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N2477F accident description

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Crash location 29.888889°N, 97.866667°W
Nearest city San Marcos, TX
29.883275°N, 97.941394°W
4.5 miles away
Tail number N2477F
Accident date 06 Apr 2017
Aircraft type Cessna 172
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The solo student pilot reported that, during the landing flare he "pulled aft yoke" which resulted in a "substantial balloon." He added that, he "unconsciously pushed forward yoke resulting in a very hard flat or nose wheel first lading".

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage.

The student pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

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