CESSNA 172
Gallatin, TN — September 16, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 16, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA556 |
| Event ID | 20170921X60120 |
| Location | Gallatin, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.37417, -86.40833 |
| Airport | SUMNER COUNTY RGNL |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, while attempting a touch-and-go landing, the airplane bounced. He added that, he "worked the yoke" to stabilize the airplane, but the airplane bounced a second time and veered off the runway to the left.
Subsequently, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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.