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N30SU accident description

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Crash location 40.077778°N, 83.068056°W
Nearest city Columbus, OH
39.961176°N, 82.998794°W
8.9 miles away
Tail number N30SU
Accident date 14 Nov 2017
Aircraft type Textron Aviation Inc 172
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The solo student pilot reported that, during a touch-and-go landing, he landed flat. He added that the airplane porpoised and he heard a "thump". The student pilot performed a go-around, entered the traffic pattern, and landed without further incident.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

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

NTSB Probable Cause

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

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