Summary
On May 07, 2012, a Cessna 172P (N54036) was involved in an incident near Spokane, WA. 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 landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR12CA204. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54036.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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