Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 24, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA213
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Event ID
20120329X64649
Coordinates
41.259998, -95.758613
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 and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MINDY LIMITED LLC
Address
5701 S HIGHWAY
City
MUSCATINE
State / Zip Code
IA 52761
Country
United States
Analysis
A student pilot was practicing takeoff and landings. He reported that he flared early and the airplane ballooned. The airplane then bounced firmly several times. The pilot lost direction control of the airplane and the airplane departed the side of the runway colliding with an airfield light. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the firewall and fuselage. No other anomalies were found.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA213