Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172R near Redding, CA — 2022-04-25

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Date
2022-04-25
Location
Redding, CA, USA
Airport
RDD
Aircraft
CESSNA 172R
Registration
N9572W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare and remedial action which resulted in a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot of the airplane reported that, during the landing flare, he pulled back on the control yoke too fast causing the airplane to momentarily climb. While correcting, the airplane touched down and bounced several times on the runway resulting in substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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