Summary
On August 04, 2009, a Cessna 172S (N401LP) 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 student pilot's improper flare resulting in a bounced landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA495. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N401LP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's improper flare resulting in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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