On June 21, 1984, a Cessna 172 (registration N733LA) was involved in an aviation accident near Greeley, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper reaction to a bounce during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent damage to the aircraft. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot experienced a bounce during landing, reacting by pushing forward on the controls. The nosewheel struck the runway first, resulting in a buckled firewall and a blown tire.
What happened
During the landing phase of flight, the student pilot reported that the aircraft either ballooned due to aerodynamic lift or was caught in an updraft. In response to this situation, the pilot pushed forward on the control wheel to lower the nose. The nosewheel made contact with the runway first, causing the aircraft to bounce back into the air before landing again on the nosewheel.
The investigation
Post-accident inspection revealed significant damage to the forward fuselage structure. The firewall was buckled due to the impact forces. Additionally, the nosewheel tire blew out during the sequence of events.
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper reaction to a bounce during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent damage to the aircraft.
What happened in the 21 Jun 1984 Cessna 172 accident near Greeley, CO?
A student pilot experienced a bounce during landing, reacting by pushing forward on the controls. The nosewheel struck the runway first, resulting in a buckled firewall and a blown tire.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Jun 1984 involved a Cessna 172, registration N733LA, at Greeley, CO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's improper reaction to a bounce during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent damage to the aircraft.
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