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May 8, 2007 · Cessna 172P · N97464
Kenosha, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kenosha, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N97464
Operator
Ameriflyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA132
The airplane was substantially damaged during a bounced landing. The pilot stated that when he was on final, he noticed he was too high so he began to slip the airplane. As he started his flare, he noticed he was still too high and decided to reduce the power to idle. The airplane bounced, became airborne, and bounced again. He kept the flare going and touched down again, finally staying on the ground. He taxied the airplane to the ramp for parking, shut down the airplane, and discovered the nose wheel tire was flat.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a flat nose wheel tire and a buckled firewall. A factor was the porpoising that was encountered during the flare.
Full Narrative
The airplane was substantially damaged during a bounced landing. The pilot stated that when he was on final, he noticed he was too high so he began to slip the airplane. As he started his flare, he noticed he was still too high and decided to reduce the power to idle. The airplane bounced, became airborne, and bounced again. He kept the flare going and touched down again, finally staying on the ground. He taxied the airplane to the ramp for parking, shut down the airplane, and discovered the nose wheel tire was flat.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportKenosha Regional (0nm)
Runway24L
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN97464
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmeriflyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC