Summary
On September 16, 2017, a Cessna 172 (N5146R) was involved in an incident near Gallatin, 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 student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA556. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5146R.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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