CESSNA 172P
Tucson, AZ — May 8, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 8, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA186 |
| Event ID | 20210510103052 |
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.14221, -111.17457 |
| Airport | RYAN FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| 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 pitch control and landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounce and subsequent porpoised 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.