Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172R near Council Bluffs, IA — 2012-03-24

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Date
2012-03-24
Location
Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Airport
KCBF
Aircraft
CESSNA 172R
Registration
N368ES
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings. He reported that he flared the airplane early and that it ballooned before bouncing firmly several times. The pilot subsequently lost directional control of the airplane, which then departed the side of the runway and collided with an airfield light. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the firewall and fuselage. No other anomalies were found.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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