Summary
On September 16, 2016, a Cessna 172 (N461SP) was involved in an incident near Tooele, UT. 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
The student pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and bounced and that she then pulled the yoke to the farthest aft position. She further reported that the airplane porpoised and that she applied the brakes; however, she "could not press the right brake fully". Subsequently ,the airplane veered to the left side of the runway.
A postaccident examination by a local mechanic revealed substantial damage to the yoke, which was broken at the lower attach point.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA16CA523. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N461SP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The student pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and bounced and that she then pulled the yoke to the farthest aft position. She further reported that the airplane porpoised and that she applied the brakes; however, she "could not press the right brake fully". Subsequently ,the airplane veered to the left side of the runway.
A postaccident examination by a local mechanic revealed substantial damage to the yoke, which was broken at the lower attach point. Further, the rudder bearing cap on the pilot side inboard was damaged, the rudder springs were damaged and disconnected at the tunnel, and the floorboards and firewall were buckled and creased.
The student pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA16CA523