Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172M near New Braunfels, TX — 2009-07-18

Final reportCEN09CA458
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Date
2009-07-18
Location
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Airport
BAZ
Aircraft
CESSNA 172M
Registration
N5556S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot approached the runway with a slightly higher than normal approach speed, which resulted in the airplane bouncing several times on the runway before coming to a full stop. Examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was wrinkled and the nose gear was bent. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and that a go-around should have been performed.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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