Casualties unknown

1994-04-29: Cessna 172P (N53161) — Eagle Flight Center, Inc. — Hillsboro, OR

Hillsboro, OR, US

On April 29, 1994, a Cessna 172P (registration N53161) operated by Eagle Flight Center, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Hillsboro, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION AND UNCONTROLLED PORPOISE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a solo instructional flight, a student pilot experienced a hard landing and multiple bounces during the third touch-and-go landing. The airplane floated down the runway before touching down hard.

Incident Overview

During a solo instructional flight, a student pilot reported an incident that occurred during the third touch-and-go landing. The approach was described as normal until the airplane passed the runway threshold. Subsequently, the airplane remained airborne and floated down the runway.

Landing Sequence

As the airspeed diminished, the airplane landed hard and bounced. It continued to bounce until it finally stabilized. After the landing sequence, the pilot was able to taxi the airplane off the runway without further issues.

Pilot Account

The student pilot, who was flying solo, provided the account of the events. No additional details about the aircraft, location, or other circumstances were included in the report.

Outcome

The airplane was taxied off the runway by the pilot after the landing stabilized. No further information regarding damage or injuries is available in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01189. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.