On September 15, 1992, a Cessna 172P (registration N96593) operated by Air One Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Yipslanti, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S PREMATURE FLARE DURING LANDING AND NOT PERFORMING A RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a landing attempt, the airplane porpoised three to four times after touching down 1,000 feet from the runway numbers, resulting in a partially collapsed nose gear. The pilot had two hours of dual instruction during checkout.
Landing Incident
A pilot reported that during an attempted landing, the airplane was flying approximately ten feet above the runway and 1,000 feet from the threshold numbers when the wheels contacted the surface. The airplane subsequently porpoised three to four times before coming to a stop. The landing resulted in a partially collapsed nose gear.
Pilot Training
The pilot stated that he had received two hours of dual instruction during the checkout in the accident airplane. When asked about training in recoveries from bad landings during that checkout, the pilot could not recall if such training was provided. He also noted that his logbook did not document any training in bad landing recoveries.
What happened in the 15 Sept 1992 Cessna 172P accident near Yipslanti, MI?
During a landing attempt, the airplane porpoised three to four times after touching down 1,000 feet from the runway numbers, resulting in a partially collapsed nose gear. The pilot had two hours of dual instruction during checkout.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Sept 1992 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N96593, operated by Air One Aviation, at Yipslanti, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S PREMATURE FLARE DURING LANDING AND NOT PERFORMING A RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.
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