CESSNA 172 near Locust Grove, GA — 2020-12-26

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing on the wet, downward sloped turf runway. During the landing the airplane bounced “hard.” The pilot applied the brakes, but the airplane skidded off the wet turf runway and impacted a fence and trees. The airplane’s fuselage and wings were substantially damaged during the accident.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• Video
• Photos
• 6 docket documents

Docket documents6

• MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR NTSB FORM 6120form
• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• WITNESS STATEMENTSinterview
• MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD - CONVERSATION WITH FAA INSPECTORother
• INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOGRAPHSphotos
• VIDEO RECORDINGvideo

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