CESSNA 175
Greer, AZ — July 23, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 23, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA357 |
| Event ID | 20110802X71056 |
| Location | Greer, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.99778, -109.43166 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 175 |
| 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 pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he planned to make a touch-and-go landing on a forest service road. He reported that the airplane touched down on the dirt road and bounced. After a second bounce, the pilot applied power in an attempt to reach rotation speed. Shortly after adding power when the airplane was traveling about 30 miles per hour, the airplane’s nose gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and forward fuselage. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported.
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.