Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 18, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC07CA195
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Event ID
20071016X01590
Coordinates
36.133609, -80.221946
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
PIEDMONT FLIGHT INC
Address
PO BOX 21565
City
WINSTON SALEM
State / Zip Code
NC 27120-1565
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot of the C-172L flew a traffic pattern approach to the runway. As the airplane crossed over the threshold, the pilot reduced the power and noted that the "glide flare was longer than usual." As the airplane touched down, it "porpoised" several times, during which the nose gear tire "blew," and the propeller struck the pavement. The airplane then traveled off the side of the runway, and came to rest in the grass. The student pilot reported no mechanical anomalies 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# NYC07CA195