Accident Details
Date
Monday, June 8, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA279
Location
Shafter, CA
Event ID
20090608X72535
Coordinates
35.507221, -119.192222
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 landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LISELLA GLEN J
Address
8654 MAYPORT DR
City
LAS VEGAS
State / Zip Code
NV 89131-6704
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that during the landing flare, the airplane touched down, bounced, and began to porpoise. The pilot stated that her reaction was too slow and the propeller struck the runway, resulting in damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA279