On July 3, 1986, a Cessna 172N (registration N5552E) was involved in an aviation accident near Tooele, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control. 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.
The pilot lost control after a bounced landing, causing the aircraft to leave the runway and nose over in soft terrain. Neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained injuries.
What happened
During the final phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a series of bounces upon initial touchdown. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control as a result of these impacts. Consequently, the aircraft departed the paved surface of the runway and entered an area characterized by soft terrain.
As the aircraft moved off the runway, the nose wheel sank into the ground due to the lack of firm support. This loss of structural support caused the front of the aircraft to drop rapidly. The aircraft then rotated forward until it came to rest in an inverted position on its back.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
What happened in the 3 Jul 1986 Cessna 172N accident near Tooele, UT?
The pilot lost control after a bounced landing, causing the aircraft to leave the runway and nose over in soft terrain. Neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jul 1986 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Jul 1986 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5552E, at Tooele, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
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