Summary
On November 24, 1996, a Cessna 172N (N739ZA) was involved in an incident near Olive Branch, MS. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a ballooned/bounced landing. The gusty wind was a related factor.
On November 24, 1996, about 1300 central standard time, a Cessna 172N, N739ZA, registered to Wings, Inc., was damaged during a hard landing at Olive Branch Airport, Olive Branch, Mississippi, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the student pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Olive Branch, the same day, about 1200.
The pilot stated he was performing takeoffs and landings. On the last landing the aircraft "ballooned" and then landed hard at which time the aircraft was damaged. The pilot stated he had no mechanical problems with the aircraft.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA97LA030. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N739ZA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a ballooned/bounced landing. The gusty wind was a related factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On November 24, 1996, about 1300 central standard time, a Cessna 172N, N739ZA, registered to Wings, Inc., was damaged during a hard landing at Olive Branch Airport, Olive Branch, Mississippi, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the student pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Olive Branch, the same day, about 1200.
The pilot stated he was performing takeoffs and landings. On the last landing the aircraft "ballooned" and then landed hard at which time the aircraft was damaged. The pilot stated he had no mechanical problems with the aircraft.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA97LA030