On April 13, 2000, a Cessna 172N (registration N5909E) was involved in an aviation accident near Chesterfield, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising on the runway during the 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.
During touch and go landings, a pilot experienced three porpoises, then aborted a subsequent takeoff after noticing a shimmer and left-turning tendency, later finding a flat nose tire.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that an accident occurred during the fourth touch and go of a flight. According to the pilot, she reduced engine power to idle while the airplane was over the runway. The airplane then touched down and began to porpoise. The pilot stated that the airplane porpoised three times before coming to rest on the runway.
Subsequent Events
Unaware that the nose tire was flat, the pilot initiated another takeoff. After becoming airborne, she noticed a shimmer and the airplane had a tendency to veer to the left. In response, she aborted the takeoff and brought the airplane to a stop on the runway.
Pilot Account
The pilot's report indicated that the porpoising occurred during the landing phase of the touch and go. The flat nose tire was not identified until after the aborted takeoff. No other factors were mentioned in the description of the event.
What happened in the 13 Apr 2000 Cessna 172N accident near Chesterfield, MO?
During touch and go landings, a pilot experienced three porpoises, then aborted a subsequent takeoff after noticing a shimmer and left-turning tendency, later finding a flat nose tire.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Apr 2000 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Apr 2000 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5909E, at Chesterfield, MO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising on the runway during the landing.
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