N738PFCESSNA 172 1990-09-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172

Summary

On September 13, 1990, a Cessna 172 (N738PF) was involved in an incident near Fresno, CA. 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 MISJUDGED THE FLARE ALTITUDE AND FAILED TO PROPERLY RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA337. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N738PF.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 13, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA337
Location
FRESNO, CA
Event ID
20001212X24317
Coordinates
36.749362, -119.670082
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE FLARE ALTITUDE AND FAILED TO PROPERLY RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GAWLEY DALE V
Address
2810 WILLOW 243
Status
Deregistered
City
CLOVIS
State / Zip Code
CA 93612
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX90LA337