Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA495
Location
New Braunfels, TX
Event ID
20090805X12730
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 student pilot's improper flare resulting in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MUSTANG SALLY AVIATION LLC
Address
838 MOUNT ZION RD
City
CAMDEN
State / Zip Code
SC 29020-9003
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot, who was on a solo flight, performed two normal take-off and landings; however, on the third landing, the airplane hit the runway hard and bounced. Following the second bounce the student initiated a go-around. The student pilot continued around the traffic pattern and did a “normal” landing. An inspection of the airplane, following the accident, revealed that the propeller tips were slightly damaged, the nosewheel tire was flat, and the firewall area sustained structural damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA495