N5306U

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S9264

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA191
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Event ID
20140409X51856
Coordinates
35.040279, -106.609169
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 flare that resulted in a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9264
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC
Address
8668 CONCORD CENTER DR
City
ENGLEWOOD
State / Zip Code
CO 80112-7070
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that he was on a solo flight practicing full stop landings. The airplane bounced on touchdown resulting in one tip of the propeller striking the runway. The examination of the airplane revealed that there was substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA191