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Runway Excursion During Bounced Landing Practice Results in Collision with Parked Aircraft (N6356D)

Englewood, CO, US

On December 6, 1988, a Cessna 172 (registration N6356D) operated by P. C. Flyers was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing practice on Runway 10, a student pilot flared too high, causing a bounce. After a series of control inputs and a hard landing, the aircraft veered left, departed the runway, and struck a parked Cessna 210, damaging both airplanes.

Incident Overview

A certified flight instructor (CFI) and her student were conducting landing practice on Runway 10. The wind was reported as 090 degrees at 5 knots. The student was handling the controls.

Sequence of Events

During the landing approach, the student flared too high, resulting in the aircraft bouncing upon touchdown. The CFI instructed the student to add power to recover from the bounced landing. The student applied full power but allowed the nose of the aircraft to rise excessively.

Taking control, the CFI lowered the nose to correct the attitude. However, the student then reduced power completely, causing the aircraft to land hard. The CFI announced that she had the controls, but the student remained on the rudder pedals. The CFI was unable to override the student's pedal inputs, and the aircraft swerved left.

Outcome

The aircraft departed the runway and struck a parked Cessna 210. Both aircraft sustained damage.

Additional Details

No other information, such as aircraft type, registration, or injuries, was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Dec 1988 Cessna 172 accident near Englewood, CO?

During landing practice on Runway 10, a student pilot flared too high, causing a bounce. After a series of control inputs and a hard landing, the aircraft veered left, departed the runway, and struck a parked Cessna 210, damaging both airplanes.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Dec 1988 Cessna 172 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Dec 1988 involved a Cessna 172, registration N6356D, operated by P. C. Flyers, at Englewood, CO.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X27409. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.