N739NP

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17270676

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 1, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA187
Location
Carlisle, AR
Event ID
20090304X60041
Coordinates
34.808055, -91.711944
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 improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270676
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WINGS OVER TEXAS HOLDINGS LLC
Address
4849 SPARTAN DR
City
DENTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76207-4548
Country
United States

Analysis

Following six takeoffs and landings, the flight instructor exited the airplane to allow the student pilot to attempt her first solo flight. During the first solo landing, the student pilot improperly recovered from a bounced landing, resulting in structural damage to the airplane's firewall. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the student pilot was able to exit unassisted. There were no reported anomalies with the airplane's flight controls.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA187