CESSNA 172S
Mokuleia, HI — February 2, 2012
Event Information
| Date | February 2, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA088 |
| Event ID | 20120202X30140 |
| Location | Mokuleia, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 21.57444, -158.19167 |
| Airport | Dillingham Airfield |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, as he approached the runway he realized that his decent rate was higher than normal. The airplane touched down hard, bounced, and began to porpoise. The pilot attempted to abort the landing but the airplane yawed left and the nose hit the ground and then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe that would have precluded normal flight.
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.