CESSNA 172R
Naples, FL, June 10, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 10, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Naples, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.15139, -81.77194 |
| Airport | Naples Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA338 |
| Event ID | 20110612X12827 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Registration # | N2458G |
| Operator | SILVER EXPRESS CO |
| Owner | SILVER EXPRESS CO |
| 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 improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the late stage in his approach to land, he was distracted by a large insect that hit the windscreen. Simultaneously, a gust of wind disturbed the aircraft attitude which resulted in an overcompensation of the flight controls and subsequent airplane porpoising. This lead to a premature touchdown and caused the airplane to bounce. As the airplane bounced, the propeller struck the runway and the nose tire deflated, substantially damaging the firewall and lower fuselage. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane 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.