CESSNA 172P
Spokane, WA — May 7, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 7, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA204 |
| Event ID | 20120514X42505 |
| Location | Spokane, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.61889, -117.53528 |
| Airport | Spokane International Arpt |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| 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 and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot said that his approach to landing appeared normal, but when the airplane touched down, it bounced up into the air. He said that within a second or two it slammed back to the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed that its firewall was wrinkled, and the nose wheel strut and support structure were bent.
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.