CESSNA 172
Kapolei, HI — October 5, 2016
Event Information
| Date | October 5, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA025 |
| Event ID | 20161017X25411 |
| Location | Kapolei, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 21.30278, -158.07861 |
| Airport | KALAELOA (JOHN RODGERS FIELD) |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s use of an excessive pitch attitude during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing flare he pitched up "higher than what is normal" and the airplane bounced three times during the touchdown. The pilot further reported that he was able to taxi the airplane to the ramp, but he noticed the nose wheel was flat.
During a 100-hour maintenance inspection conducted a week later, it was revealed that the firewall sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.