Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near Compton, CA — 2008-10-06

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Date
2008-10-06
Location
Compton, CA, USA
Airport
CPM
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N6048Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The private pilot reported that the airplane bounced during landing. The airplane then began to porpoise and after the third bounce the pilot pushed the control yoke forward. The propeller then struck the runway surface. The pilot stated that he initially believed the airplane damage was limited to the propeller. Subsequent inspection revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and forward fuselage structure. The extent of the damage was not reported to the NTSB until June 1, 2009. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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