Summary
On May 08, 2021, a Cessna 172P (N54140) was involved in an incident near Tucson, AZ. 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 pitch control and landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounce and subsequent porpoised landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA186. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54140.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper pitch control and landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounce and subsequent porpoised landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA186