N98774

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17276349

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 29, 2008
NTSB Number
WPR09CA053
Location
Sedona, AZ
Event ID
20081201X91520
Coordinates
34.848609, -111.788612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276349
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SIMPLIFLY LLC
Address
3139 S BENTON CIR
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85212-1861
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that his landing approach was fast, and the airplane ballooned and bounced twice during the touchdown. The propeller was damaged, and the firewall and belly skin were wrinkled.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA053