Summary
On November 29, 2008, a Cessna 172 (N98774) was involved in an incident near Sedona, AZ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR09CA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N98774.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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