CESSNA 172
Trenton, NJ — November 9, 2017
Event Information
| Date | November 9, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA045 |
| Event ID | 20171114X41302 |
| Location | Trenton, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.27667, -74.81333 |
| Airport | TRENTON MERCER |
| 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 pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, during a solo flight, he stayed in the pattern and performed takeoffs and landings.
During the third landing, the airplane was high, and his approach angle was steep. He reported that he reduced the power and trimmed the airplane for landing. During the touchdown, the airplane bounced twice, and the propeller struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the cabin floor.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.