Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near New Braunfels, TX — 2009-08-04

Final reportCEN09CA495
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Date
2009-08-04
Location
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Airport
KBAZ
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N401LP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper flare resulting in a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot, who was on a solo flight, performed two normal takeoffs and landings; however, on the third landing, the airplane hit the runway hard and bounced. Following the second bounce the student initiated a go-around. The student pilot continued around the traffic pattern and did a “normal” landing. An inspection of the airplane, following the accident, revealed that the propeller tips were slightly damaged, the nosewheel tire was flat, and the firewall area sustained structural damage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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