Aviation Accident Summary NYC07CA235

Meriden, CT, USA

Aircraft #1

N7837G

Cessna 172

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The student pilot of the Cessna 172 was performing the third landing of her first solo flight. She flared the airplane for landing, and at touchdown it "bounced" twice and then "landed hard." The pilot stated that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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