On January 22, 1992, a Cessna 172I (registration N35308) operated by Liberty Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Gadsden, AL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING BY THE PILOT UNDER EXAMINATION, AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE DESIGNATED EXAMINER WAS A FACTOR. 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.
During a night short-field landing check, a pilot bounced, initiated a go-around at slow airspeed, lost directional control, veered off the runway, and struck a wind sock pole.
Incident Overview
During a private pilot flight check, the candidate was performing the final landing of the evaluation. The maneuver was a short-field landing over a simulated 50-foot obstacle, conducted at night. The landing light, taxi light, and runway lights were illuminated.
Sequence of Events
At touchdown, the airplane bounced. The pilot under examination then initiated a go-around at a very slow airspeed. Full power and right rudder were applied. The airplane yawed left, prompting the application of full right rudder and right aileron. Despite these inputs, the airplane veered off the runway. It continued for approximately 75 to 100 feet before striking the wind sock pole.
What happened in the 22 Jan 1992 Cessna 172I accident near Gadsden, AL?
During a night short-field landing check, a pilot bounced, initiated a go-around at slow airspeed, lost directional control, veered off the runway, and struck a wind sock pole.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Jan 1992 involved a Cessna 172I, registration N35308, operated by Liberty Aviation, Inc., at Gadsden, AL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING BY THE PILOT UNDER EXAMINATION, AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE DESIGNATED EXAMINER WAS A FACTOR.
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