CESSNA 172M
New Braunfels, TX, July 18, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 18, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | New Braunfels, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.70278, -98.03861 |
| Airport | New Braunfels |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA458 |
| Event ID | 20090723X14040 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Registration # | N5556S |
| Operator | AVIATION ACADEMY OF AMERICA INC |
| Owner | AVIATION ACADEMY OF AMERICA INC |
| 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 pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot approached the runway with a slightly higher than normal approach speed, which resulted in the airplane bouncing several times on the runway before coming to a full stop. Examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was wrinkled and the nose gear was bent. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and that a go-around should have been performed.
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.