Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 2, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC07CA131
Location
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Event ID
20070624X00784
Coordinates
35.877498, -78.787223
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 recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GOLI AVIATION LLC
Address
12417 MORIAH WAY
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
NC 27614-8510
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot of the C-172S, while he was performing a flare for landing on runway 32, he heard a noise consistent with a tire skid. The airplane then "ballooned," and bounced "hard a couple of times" before landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the nose of the airplane. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA131