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March 24, 2006 · Cessna 172S · N514ER
Prescott, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N514ER
Operator
Embry Riddle
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC06CA036
The private pilot was concluding a personal local flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said the airplane bounced while landing, and with each successive bounce, the airplane landed harder. After the third bounce, he aborted the landing, returned, and landed without incident. An inspection of the airplane disclosed a bent firewall and floor, and damage to the nose landing gear mount. The pilot said there were no known mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to departure.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in structural damage to the firewall and fuselage.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was concluding a personal local flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said the airplane bounced while landing, and with each successive bounce, the airplane landed harder. After the third bounce, he aborted the landing, returned, and landed without incident. An inspection of the airplane disclosed a bent firewall and floor, and damage to the nose landing gear mount. The pilot said there were no known mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to departure.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MST
Nearest AirportErnest A. Love Field (0nm)
Runway21L
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN514ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEmbry Riddle
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 18 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time23:00
Weather SourceWFAC