CESSNA 172S
Compton, CA — October 6, 2008
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Compton, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.88722, -118.23944 |
| Airport | Compton |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA273 |
| Event ID | 20090601X71001 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Registration # | N6048Z |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| 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 private pilot reported that the airplane bounced during landing. The airplane then began to porpoise and after the third bounce the pilot pushed the control yoke forward. The propeller then struck the runway surface. The pilot stated that he initially believed the airplane damage was limited to the propeller. Subsequent inspection revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and forward fuselage structure. The extent of the damage was not reported to the NTSB until June 1, 2009. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.
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.