CESSNA 172P
Livermore, CA, April 20, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 20, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Livermore, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.68945, -121.81889 |
| Airport | Livermore Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA209 |
| Event ID | 20090422X60347 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Registration # | N64204 |
| Operator | Ahart Aviation Sevices |
| Owner | MICHAEL W ARRAIZ |
| 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 recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was performing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings on his second supervised solo flight. Upon landing, the airplane landed hard, and bounced back into the air. The pilot added power, and released back pressure on the yoke, which resulted in the airplane impacting the runway on the nose landing gear. The fuselage and firewall were substantially damaged.
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.