CESSNA 172S
Monroe, LA — April 10, 2012
Event Information
| Date | April 10, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA240 |
| Event ID | 20120412X45456 |
| Location | Monroe, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.51083, -92.03778 |
| Airport | Monroe Regional Airport |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that while landing, the airplane bounced. The airplane then came back down and went off the left side of the runway and hit the precision approach path indicator lights (PAPI). The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
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.