Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 16, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA556
Location
Gallatin, TN
Event ID
20170921X60120
Coordinates
36.374168, -86.408332
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, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5146R
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17263383
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
NASHVILLE FLIGHT SCHOOL LLC
Address
801 HANGAR LN HGR 7
Status
Deregistered
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37217-2595
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that, while attempting a touch-and-go landing, the airplane bounced. He added that, he "worked the yoke" to stabilize the airplane, but the airplane bounced a second time and veered off the runway to the left.
Subsequently, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA556