Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172M near Fullerton, CA — 2013-12-23

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Date
2013-12-23
Location
Fullerton, CA, USA
Airport
FUL
Aircraft
CESSNA 172M
Registration
N80238
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The operator stated that the student pilot had amassed over 40 flight hours and was performing a local area practice flight. During landing, the airplane touched down hard and bounced several times down the runway surface. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the firewall. The operator reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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