Accident Details
Date
Monday, October 29, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR13CA032
Location
Long Beach, CA
Event ID
20121105X12639
Coordinates
33.817222, -118.151107
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 recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CANDACE A LARNED ENTERPRISES INC
Address
2631 E SPRING ST
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 90806-2218
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that the airplane landed hard, bounced, and began to porpoise. The student pilot stated that during the porpoise oscillation the airplane landed on its nose wheel. Post accident examination revealed that the engine firewall was bent. 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# WPR13CA032