N9592VCESSNA 172M 1990-10-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172M S/N: 17264394

Summary

On October 30, 1990, a Cessna 172M (N9592V) was involved in an incident near Torrance, 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 STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRPLANE, MADE AN IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE SUBSEQUENT BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9592V.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 30, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX91LA019
Location
TORRANCE, CA
Event ID
20001212X24496
Coordinates
33.798999, -118.350128
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRPLANE, MADE AN IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE SUBSEQUENT BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17264394
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STRIPE JOSEPH R
Address
21813 SUNNYBROOK DR
Status
Deregistered
City
TEHACHAPI
State / Zip Code
CA 93561-7975
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# LAX91LA019