Summary
On November 09, 2017, a Cessna 172 (N2138W) was involved in an incident near Trenton, NJ. 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 bounced landing.
According to the student pilot, during a solo flight, he stayed in the pattern and performed takeoffs and landings.
During the third landing, the airplane was high, and his approach angle was steep. He reported that he reduced the power and trimmed the airplane for landing. During the touchdown, the airplane bounced twice, and the propeller struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the cabin floor.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA045. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2138W.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the student pilot, during a solo flight, he stayed in the pattern and performed takeoffs and landings.
During the third landing, the airplane was high, and his approach angle was steep. He reported that he reduced the power and trimmed the airplane for landing. During the touchdown, the airplane bounced twice, and the propeller struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the cabin floor.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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# GAA18CA045