Casualties unknown

Landing Bounce Leads to Ground Encounter with Marker and Parked Car (N8450E)

Lakeview, AR, US

On August 25, 1990, a Cessna 172N (registration N8450E) was involved in an aviation accident near Lakeview, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT DURING LANDING. 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.

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During a calm wind landing, a private pilot's aircraft bounced, veered left, struck a non-frangible runway marker, sheared left main gear, then hit a parked unoccupied car.

Incident Summary

A private pilot was landing a plane in calm wind conditions. The aircraft bounced upon touchdown, then came down to the left of the turf runway's centerline while heading to the left. The left main landing gear struck a non-frangible runway marker, causing the gear to shear off from the plane. The aircraft then departed the runway to the left, traveled approximately 30 yards, and struck a parked, unoccupied automobile.

Sequence of Events

The pilot executed a landing with calm winds. At touchdown, the plane bounced back into the air. When it came down, it was left of the turf runway's center and heading left. The left main landing gear contacted a non-frangible runway marker, which sheared the gear from the aircraft. Subsequently, the plane left the runway surface to the left, continued for about 30 yards, and collided with a parked car that was unoccupied.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage to the left gear mount, left wing, wing spar, propeller, and engine cowling. The parked automobile was also struck but no further details about its condition were provided.

Additional Notes

No injuries or fatalities were reported in this incident. The source did not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or number of occupants. No ATC involvement or weather characterization beyond calm winds was mentioned. No probable cause was stated in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Aug 1990 Cessna 172N accident near Lakeview, AR?

During a calm wind landing, a private pilot's aircraft bounced, veered left, struck a non-frangible runway marker, sheared left main gear, then hit a parked unoccupied car.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Aug 1990 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N8450E, at Lakeview, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT DURING LANDING.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X23987. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.