Summary
On June 27, 2012, a Cessna 172M (N80985) was involved in an incident near Smyrna, TN. 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 pilot’s inadequate flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
According to the pilot, during the landing flare the airplane bounced on the runway several times. The last time the airplane bounced, the nose wheel landing gear impacted the runway, the front tire ruptured, and the propeller struck the ground resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA12CA420. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N80985.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the pilot, during the landing flare the airplane bounced on the runway several times. The last time the airplane bounced, the nose wheel landing gear impacted the runway, the front tire ruptured, and the propeller struck the ground resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA420