Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Ronan, MT — 2025-08-08

Final reportWPR25LA243
Sign in to save
Date
2025-08-08
Location
Ronan, MT, USA
Airport
7S0
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N734SW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The purpose of the flight was for the student pilot to perform a solo cross-country and land at the accident airport. The student pilot stated that following a stabilized approach, he did not properly maneuver the airplane into a flare. The airplane touched down hard on the runway surface and bounced back into the air. The airplane then touched down again and then bounced multiple times, porpoising along the runway. As a result of the impact, the airplane incurred damage to the firewall. The student pilot noted that he failed to add engine power to correct the self-induced oscillation. He stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Photos
  • 2 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents2

Related mishaps