Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172M near Holland, MI — 2014-06-28

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Date
2014-06-28
Location
Holland, MI, USA
Airport
BIV
Aircraft
CESSNA 172M
Registration
N19992
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

While landing in variable wind conditions, the airplane touched down hard, and bounced. The airplane departed the side of the runway and came to rest in a grassy area. During the runway excursion, the left main landing gear buckled and damage was sustained to the empennage. The circumstances of the accident are consistent with a loss of control following a hard landing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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