CESSNA 172K
Ocracoke, NC — March 5, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 5, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA181 |
| Event ID | 20110306X94121 |
| Location | Ocracoke, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.10056, -75.95944 |
| Airport | Ocracoke Island |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to regain control of the airplane while attempting to recover from bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he maneuvered the airplane for an approach to the runway and was compensating for a crosswind. He said that while over of the approach end of the runway, about 20 feet above the ground, the bottom seemed to drop out and the airplane slammed onto the runway and bounced back into the air. To recover, the pilot applied full engine power and the airplane started to accelerate, but before sufficient altitude was gained the wind pushed the airplane to the left into bushes located about 30 feet to the side of the runway. The airplane came to a full stop just short of mid field. The left side of the fuselage and left wing incurred substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions or any of the airplane’s systems 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.