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March 24, 2012 · Cessna 172R · N368ES
Council Bluffs, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N368ES
Operator
Advanced Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA213
The student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings. He reported that he flared the airplane early and that it ballooned before bouncing firmly several times. The pilot subsequently lost directional control of the airplane, which then departed the side of the runway and collided with an airfield light. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the firewall and fuselage. No other anomalies were found.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
A student pilot was practicing takeoff and landings. He reported that he flared early and the airplane ballooned. The airplane then bounced firmly several times. The pilot lost direction control of the airplane and the airplane departed the side of the runway colliding with an airfield light. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the firewall and fuselage. No other anomalies were found.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:22 CDT
Nearest AirportCouncil Bluffs Municipal (1nm)
Runway32
Runway Length3650 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN368ES
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAdvanced Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 45 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC