On February 23, 1995, a Cessna 172N (registration N737TC) operated by Air West Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Santa FE, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING FLARE AND THE IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY. 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 touch and go landing, the aircraft began bouncing and oscillating after touchdown. The solo student pilot initiated a go-around, but the propeller struck the runway. The yoke was unresponsive during the subsequent landing, which was completed without further incident. Post-landing inspection revealed structural damage.
Incident Overview
During a touch-and-go landing maneuver, the aircraft experienced bouncing and oscillating behavior following touchdown. The solo student pilot responded by applying full power to abort the landing and initiate a go-around. As the aircraft transitioned to the go-around, the propeller struck the runway surface. The pilot successfully completed the go-around and subsequently noticed that the yoke was "not responsive." Despite the control issue, the pilot managed to land the airplane without further incident.
Post-Landing Findings
A post-landing inspection revealed deformation of the firewall and the tunnel structure located behind the firewall. Additionally, the propeller and nose gear were bent, and damage was found on the stringers near the main gear box.
What happened in the 23 Feb 1995 Cessna 172N accident near Santa FE, NM?
During a touch and go landing, the aircraft began bouncing and oscillating after touchdown. The solo student pilot initiated a go-around, but the propeller struck the runway. The yoke was unresponsive during the subsequent landing, which was completed without further incident. Post-landing inspection revealed…
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Feb 1995 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Feb 1995 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N737TC, operated by Air West Aviation, at Santa FE, NM.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING FLARE AND THE IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY.
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