Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
NTSB Number
LAX08CA149
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Event ID
20080618X00875
Coordinates
37.456665, -122.108886
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 inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6521J
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273883
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
18921G E VALLEY VIEW PKWY # 278
Status
Deregistered
City
INDEPENDENCE
State / Zip Code
MO 64055-7012
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that his approach to landing was unstable and that he added power on short final because he was too low and slow. When the landing gear touched down, the airplane began porpoising with "several hard bounces" down the runway, ultimately resulting in propeller strike damage, firewall damage, engine mount damage, and nose wheel damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX08CA149