CESSNA 172
White Plains, NY — July 24, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 24, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA398 |
| Event ID | 20100804X93715 |
| Location | White Plains, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.06694, -73.70750 |
| Airport | Westchester County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were returning to the airport at the conclusion of a lesson. The CFI stated that the student was flying the airplane, and the landing approach was "stable and normal except for the fact that it was low." The CFI took control of the airplane, added power to avoid landing on the runway's displaced threshold, and transferred control back to the student. The CFI stated that the student reduced power "abruptly," and that the airplane's nose "dropped" and impacted the runway before he could recover. The CFI performed an aborted landing, and subsequently landed normally. Later inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the engine firewall. The CFI stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
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.