N2219E

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17271189

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR10CA007
Location
San Diego, CA
Event ID
20091007X82752
Coordinates
32.809444, -117.136947
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 improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17271189
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SORBI AVIATION INC
Address
2075 N MARSHALL AVE
City
EL CAJON
State / Zip Code
CA 92020-1119
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot stated that during landing on runway 28R, he lost control of the airplane after touchdown. The tower controller reported that after touchdown, the airplane bounced a couple of times before the airplane exited the left side of the runway. During the excursion, the left main landing gear leg broke off and the left horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage. According to the airfield's automated weather report, winds at the time of the accident were estimated to be from 250 degrees at 10 knots. There was no report of a mechanical failure or malfunction with the airplane at the time of 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# WPR10CA007