Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 7, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA204
Location
Spokane, WA
Event ID
20120514X42505
Coordinates
47.618888, -117.535278
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 and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MISSIONS UNLIMITED OF OREGON INC DBA
Address
6100 ACADEMY LN
City
HARRAH
State / Zip Code
OK 73045-8300
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot said that his approach to landing appeared normal, but when the airplane touched down, it bounced up into the air. He said that within a second or two it slammed back to the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed that its firewall was wrinkled, and the nose wheel strut and support structure were bent.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA204