Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Multiple Bounces During Landing, Nose Gear Collapses (N933LA)

Waukegan, IL, US

On August 6, 1999, a Cessna 172P (registration N933LA) was involved in an aviation accident near Waukegan, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's misjudged landing flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that during landing on runway 23, the aircraft bounced four times, leading to a collapsed nose gear and damage to the firewall, engine mounts, and fuselage skin.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during the landing approach to runway 23, which measures 6,000 feet by 150 feet, the aircraft's airspeed was 80 miles per hour with flaps extended. According to the pilot, the airplane bounced four times during touchdown. The local wind at the time was from 270 degrees at 10 knots.

Aircraft Damage

Post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed that the nose gear had collapsed. Additionally, damage was found to the firewall, engine mounts, and fuselage skin.

Flight Conditions

The approach was made to runway 23, with winds from 270 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot had configured the aircraft with flaps extended and maintained an airspeed of 80 miles per hour for the landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Aug 1999 Cessna 172P accident near Waukegan, IL?

A pilot reported that during landing on runway 23, the aircraft bounced four times, leading to a collapsed nose gear and damage to the firewall, engine mounts, and fuselage skin.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Aug 1999 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N933LA, at Waukegan, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's misjudged landing flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19438. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.