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April 15, 2024 · Cessna 172M · N73605
Shelbyville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shelbyville, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N73605
Operator
Jkg
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA181
The student pilot was on a solo cross-country flight and was landing at the destination airport. While on final approach, he was high, so he reduced power. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced several times (airport security camera video showed the airplane bouncing on the runway with increasing severity). The pilot attempted to recover but lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane nosed over after traveling off the right side of the runway resulting in substantial damage to the airplane’s wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was on a solo cross-country flight and was landing at the destination airport. While on final approach, he was high, so he reduced power. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced several times (airport security camera video showed the airplane bouncing on the runway with increasing severity). The pilot attempted to recover but lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane nosed over after traveling off the right side of the runway resulting in substantial damage to the airplane’s wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:07 CDT
Nearest AirportBomar Fld/Shelbyville Muni (0nm N)
Runway18/3
Runway Length5504 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN73605
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJkg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC