On December 13, 1995, a Cessna 172M (registration N73601) was involved in an aviation accident near Palm Springs, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in porpoising during a downwind emergency landing. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a landing on runway 13L, an aircraft bounced and collapsed its nosegear after experiencing engine difficulty.
Flight Details
Tower personnel reported that the aircraft departed from runway 31L. After reaching an altitude of 300 to 500 feet above ground level, the pilot radioed that the aircraft was experiencing engine difficulty.
Accident Sequence
The pilot executed a right 180-degree turn and was cleared to land on the parallel runway 13L. The aircraft touched down long on the runway and porpoised or bounced during the landing roll. The nosegear assembly collapsed as a result. The aircraft came to rest upright at the departure end of runway 13L.
Meteorological Information
The surface wind was northwesterly at 8 knots at the time of the accident.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 13 Dec 1995 Cessna 172M accident near Palm Springs, CA?
During a landing on runway 13L, an aircraft bounced and collapsed its nosegear after experiencing engine difficulty.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 1995 Cessna 172M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Dec 1995 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N73601, at Palm Springs, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in porpoising during a downwind emergency landing. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons was a factor.
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