Summary
On August 02, 2005, a Cessna 172R (N864CP) was involved in an incident near Daytona Beach, FL. 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's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
On August 02, 2005, about 1010 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172R, N864CP, registered to McMinn County Aviation, Inc., operated by Phoenix East Aviation, was landed hard at Daytona Beach International Airport, Daytona Beach, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, from Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Florida, to Daytona Beach International Airport. The airplane was substantially damaged and the student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated about 0925, from Melbourne International Airport.
The student pilot stated that the cross-country flight was unremarkable until the landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA05CA142. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N864CP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On August 02, 2005, about 1010 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172R, N864CP, registered to McMinn County Aviation, Inc., operated by Phoenix East Aviation, was landed hard at Daytona Beach International Airport, Daytona Beach, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, from Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Florida, to Daytona Beach International Airport. The airplane was substantially damaged and the student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated about 0925, from Melbourne International Airport.
The student pilot stated that the cross-country flight was unremarkable until the landing. When she knew the runway was made, she reduced power but the airplane touched down and bounced "severely" two times, and not so severe a third time. After the third bounce, the airplane remained on the runway but she realized there was a discrepancy with the nose landing gear. She taxied the airplane off the runway and asked for assistance.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA05CA142