N9968FCESSNA 1722022-08-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17280208

Summary

On August 25, 2022, a Cessna 172 (N9968F) was involved in an incident near Kissimmee, FL. All 2 people 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 and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runway.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA385. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9968F.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 25, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA385
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Event ID
20220826105803
Coordinates
28.289806, -81.437083
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17280208
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOUTHEAST AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC
Address
12220 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 130
PO BOX 130
City
JACKSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32225
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA385