Cessna 172N
Palo Alto, CA — May 20, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 20, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA149 |
| Event ID | 20080618X00875 |
| Location | Palo Alto, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.45667, -122.10889 |
| Airport | PALO ALTO ARPT OF SANTA CLARA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172N |
| 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 pilot reported that his approach to landing was unstable and that he added power on short final because he was too low and slow. When the landing gear touched down, the airplane began porpoising with "several hard bounces" down the runway, ultimately resulting in propeller strike damage, firewall damage, engine mount damage, and nose wheel 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.