Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near Monroe, LA — 2012-04-10

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Date
2012-04-10
Location
Monroe, LA, USA
Airport
MLU
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N5253Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that the airplane bounced while landing. The airplane then departed the left side of the runway and hit the precision approach path indicator lights. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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