Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Spring Hill, FL — 2025-08-22

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Date
2025-08-22
Location
Spring Hill, FL, USA
Airport
BKV
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N2460A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot was on his second solo flight in the airport traffic pattern practicing takeoffs and landings. During his second touch-and-go attempt, as he was landing, the airplane bounced several times, resulting in substantial damage to the underside of the fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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