CESSNA 182T
Shafter, CA — June 8, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA279 |
| Event ID | 20090608X72535 |
| Location | Shafter, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.50722, -119.19222 |
| Airport | Shafter-Minter Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182T |
| 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 landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that during the landing flare, the airplane touched down, bounced, and began to porpoise. The pilot stated that her reaction was too slow and the propeller struck the runway, resulting in damage to the engine firewall. 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.