Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC07CA131

Raleigh-Durham, NC, USA

Aircraft #1

N2298W

Cessna 172S

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

According to the pilot of the C-172S, while he was performing a flare for landing on runway 32, he heard a noise consistent with a tire skid. The airplane then "ballooned," and bounced "hard a couple of times" before landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the nose of the airplane. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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