Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 18, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA458
Location
New Braunfels, TX
Event ID
20090723X14040
Coordinates
29.702777, -98.038612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5556S
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17265624
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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