N5215ECESSNA 172N 1989-08-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172N S/N: 17271774

Summary

On August 27, 1989, a Cessna 172N (N5215E) was involved in an incident near Madison, 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 BOUNCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN PORPOISING OF THE AIRCRAFT AND AN UNCONTROLLED GROUND SWERVE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA235. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5215E.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 27, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA235
Location
MADISON, MS
Event ID
20001213X29198
Coordinates
32.449977, -90.099983
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'S IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN PORPOISING OF THE AIRCRAFT AND AN UNCONTROLLED GROUND SWERVE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17271774
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172N C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WIFA (WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY) LLC
Address
7940 AIRPARK RD
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
GAITHERSBURG
State / Zip Code
MD 20879-4176
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# MIA89LA235