Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA240
Location
Monroe, LA
Event ID
20120412X45456
Coordinates
32.510833, -92.037780
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 landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5253Q
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9168
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FLORIDA AIRCRAFT MARKETING LLC
Address
13100 116TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LARGO
State / Zip Code
FL 33778-1855
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that while landing, the airplane bounced. The airplane then came back down and went off the left side of the runway and hit the precision approach path indicator lights (PAPI). The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA240