N54036

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172PS/N: 17274852

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

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274852
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
172PC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

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