CESSNA 172
Sedona, AZ — November 29, 2008
Event Information
| Date | November 29, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA053 |
| Event ID | 20081201X91520 |
| Location | Sedona, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.84861, -111.78861 |
| Airport | Sedona |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that his landing approach was fast, and the airplane ballooned and bounced twice during the touchdown. The propeller was damaged, and the firewall and belly skin were wrinkled.
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.