Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172K near Tupelo, MS — 2012-06-15

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Date
2012-06-15
Location
Tupelo, MS, USA
Airport
TUP
Aircraft
CESSNA 172K
Registration
N78794
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he arrived at the airport late in the day but still under daylight conditions, and the runway lights were illuminated. On approach, the wind was calm. The pilot maintained his target approach airspeed with 30 degrees of flaps. Once over the runway, the airplane floated about 1,000 feet. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced twice with the pilot maintaining the same yoke position. After the second bounce, the pilot thought about adding power, but events were occurring too rapidly. The airplane then touched down hard, the nose landing gear separated from the airframe, and the airplane slid to a stop, sustaining substantial damage to the firewall. Neither the pilot nor the passenger reported any preexisting mechanical anomalies.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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