CESSNA 172S
New Braunfels, TX, August 4, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 4, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | New Braunfels, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.70278, -98.03861 |
| Airport | New Braunfels Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA495 |
| Event ID | 20090805X12730 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Registration # | N401LP |
| Operator | Wright Flyers Aviation, Inc |
| Owner | MUSTANG SALLY AVIATION LLC |
| 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 flare resulting in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot, who was on a solo flight, performed two normal take-off and landings; however, on the third landing, the airplane hit the runway hard and bounced. Following the second bounce the student initiated a go-around. The student pilot continued around the traffic pattern and did a “normal” landing. An inspection of the airplane, following the accident, revealed that the propeller tips were slightly damaged, the nosewheel tire was flat, and the firewall area sustained structural damage.
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.