CESSNA 172S
Albuquerque, NM — April 8, 2014
Event Information
| Date | April 8, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA191 |
| Event ID | 20140409X51856 |
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.04028, -106.60917 |
| Airport | Double Eagle II |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he was on a solo flight practicing full stop landings. The airplane bounced on touchdown resulting in one tip of the propeller striking the runway. The examination of the airplane revealed that there was substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.