Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA458

New Braunfels, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N5556S

CESSNA 172M

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The student pilot approached the runway with a slightly higher than normal approach speed, which resulted in the airplane bouncing several times on the runway before coming to a full stop. Examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was wrinkled and the nose gear was bent. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and that a go-around should have been performed.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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