Summary
On July 18, 2009, a Cessna 172M (N5556S) was involved in an incident near New Braunfels, TX. All 1 person 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 inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
The student pilot approached the runway with a slightly higher than normal approach speed, which resulted in the airplane bouncing several times on the runway before coming to a full stop. Examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was wrinkled and the nose gear was bent. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and that a go-around should have been performed.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA458. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5556S.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
The student pilot approached the runway with a slightly higher than normal approach speed, which resulted in the airplane bouncing several times on the runway before coming to a full stop. Examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was wrinkled and the nose gear was bent. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and that a go-around should have been performed.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA458