Aviation Accident Summary WPR12CA194

Grangeville, ID, USA

Aircraft #1

N207YH

CESSNA 207A

Analysis

The pilot said that the airplane landed on all three wheels and bounced back into the air. The airplane stalled, impacted the runway, and bounced into the air again. The airplane then landed on its nosewheel, which resulted in a broken wheel and a flat tire. The airplane then slid off the left side of the runway, where the left wing contacted the ground and sustained substantial damage.

Factual Information

The pilot said the airplane landed on all three wheels and bounced back into the air. The airplane stalled, impacted the runway, and bounced into the air again. The airplane then landed on its nose wheel resulting in a broken wheel and flat tire. The airplane slid off the left side of the runway, and the left wing contacted terrain and sustained substantial damage.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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