CESSNA 172M
Smyrna, TN — June 27, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 27, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA420 |
| Event ID | 20120628X95014 |
| Location | Smyrna, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.97587, -86.51447 |
| Airport | Smyrna Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| 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 inadequate flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the landing flare the airplane bounced on the runway several times. The last time the airplane bounced, the nose wheel landing gear impacted the runway, the front tire ruptured, and the propeller struck the ground resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.