Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172M near Banning, CA — 2022-02-26

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Date
2022-02-26
Location
Banning, CA, USA
Airport
BNG
Aircraft
CESSNA 172M
Registration
N9010H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a parked vehicle and hanger.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot of the airplane reported that, during the landing flare the airplane porpoised and veered left. He applied full engine power and attempted to go-around however, the airplane continued to veer left. Concerned the airplane would not become airborne, he aborted the go-around and applied brakes. The airplane exited the runway and impacted a parked vehicle and hanger. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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