Aviation Accident Summary WPR09CA206

Corona, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N9504H

CESSNA 172M

Analysis

The pilot, who was landing in calm winds, allowed the nose gear to contact the runway hard during a touch-and-go landing. When the airplane bounced back into the air, the pilot executed a go-around and then made a full-stop landing in order to check the airplane for possible damage. That inspection revealed that the impact had resulted in multiple wrinkles in the firewall.

Factual Information

The pilot, who was landing in calm winds, allowed the nose gear to contact the runway hard during a touch-and-go landing. When the airplane bounced back into the air, the pilot executed a go-around, and then made a full-stop landing in order to check the airplane for possible damage. That inspection revealed that the impact had resulted in multiple wrinkles in the firewall.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper landing flare.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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