CESSNA 172M
Holland, MI — June 28, 2014
Event Information
| Date | June 28, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA335 |
| Event ID | 20140703X00124 |
| Location | Holland, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.74417, -86.10889 |
| Airport | WEST MICHIGAN RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| 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 pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
While landing in variable wind conditions, the airplane touched down hard, and bounced. The airplane departed the side of the runway and came to rest in a grassy area. During the runway excursion, the left main landing gear buckled and damage was sustained to the empennage. The circumstances of the accident are consistent with a loss of control following a hard landing.
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.