On May 9, 1995, a Cessna 172N (registration N39ES) was involved in an aviation accident near Stockton, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear. 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.
Aircraft experienced a hard landing bounce resulting in right main gear collapse and runway excursion after striking markers.
What happened
The flight was cleared for a full stop landing at the airport. According to ground witnesses, the pilot touched down with significant force, causing the aircraft to bounce off the runway surface. The aircraft then touched down a second time, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. Following the structural failure, the aircraft struck two runway markers and ground looped off the right side of the runway.
The investigation
Post-accident review included witness accounts from the ground who observed the sequence of events during the landing phase. The pilot reported no mechanical problems prior to or during the incident.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.
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