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May 7, 2012 · Cessna 172P · N54036
Spokane, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Spokane, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N54036
Operator
Spokane Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA204
The student pilot said that his approach to landing appeared to be normal, but when the airplane touched down it bounced up into the air. He said that within a second or two it slammed back onto the ground. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that its firewall was wrinkled and that the nosewheel strut and support structure were bent.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot said that his approach to landing appeared normal, but when the airplane touched down, it bounced up into the air. He said that within a second or two it slammed back to the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed that its firewall was wrinkled, and the nose wheel strut and support structure were bent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportSpokane International Arpt (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length11002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN54036
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpokane Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 4 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC