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June 2, 2007 · Cessna 172S · N2298W
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N2298W
Operator
Flightgest
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA131
According to the pilot of the C-172S, while he was performing a flare for landing on runway 32, he heard a noise consistent with a tire skid. The airplane then "ballooned," and bounced "hard a couple of times" before landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the nose of the airplane. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the C-172S, while he was performing a flare for landing on runway 32, he heard a noise consistent with a tire skid. The airplane then "ballooned," and bounced "hard a couple of times" before landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the nose of the airplane. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 EDT
Nearest AirportRaleigh-Durham International (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length3570 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN2298W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlightgest
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC