Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 21, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC07CA235
Location
Meriden, CT
Event ID
20071017X01607
Coordinates
41.508888, -72.829719
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's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GLASS JAY THOMAS
Address
544 MIDWAY RD
City
EL DORADO
State / Zip Code
AR 71730-9271
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot of the Cessna 172 was performing the third landing of her first solo flight. She flared the airplane for landing, and at touchdown it "bounced" twice and then "landed hard." The pilot stated that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of 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# NYC07CA235