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