On November 26, 1998, a Cessna 172N (registration N739LK) was involved in an aviation accident near Evansville, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. 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.
A Cessna 172 sustained substantial damage after a bounced landing resulted in nose gear separation at Evansville Regional Airport. The pilot reported overcontrolling and no mechanical issues.
Accident
A Cessna 172 experienced substantial damage during a landing mishap at Evansville Regional Airport near Evansville, Indiana. The aircraft impacted the terrain following a bounced landing, leading to the separation of the nose wheel.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the approach speed was maintained between 65 and 70 knots with full flaps deployed. The aircraft initially touched down on the main landing gear, then bounced approximately 6 feet above ground level at an airspeed of 45 to 50 knots. After the bounce, the aircraft contacted the runway on its nose wheel, causing the nose wheel to detach. The pilot attributed the event to having 'over controlled' during the landing and noted that no mechanical abnormalities were detected with the aircraft.
What happened in the 26 Nov 1998 Cessna 172N accident near Evansville, IN?
A Cessna 172 sustained substantial damage after a bounced landing resulted in nose gear separation at Evansville Regional Airport. The pilot reported overcontrolling and no mechanical issues.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Nov 1998 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N739LK, at Evansville, IN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
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