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Hard Landing During Touch-and-Go Training Damages Firewall (N2440L)

Mesquite, TX, US

On May 13, 2000, a Cessna 172H (registration N2440L) operated by North Texas Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Mesquite, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During touch-and-go landings, a student pilot landed hard, causing a bounce. The flight instructor applied full power, but insufficient airspeed prevented arresting the sink rate. A second hard landing on the left main and nose gear resulted in structural damage to the firewall. The instructor performed a go-around and later landed safely.

Incident Details

During a series of touch-and-go landings, the student pilot landed the airplane hard. The impact caused the airplane to bounce. The flight instructor immediately applied full power to initiate a go-around. However, there was not enough airspeed to stop the sink rate.

Sequence of Events

The airplane touched down again, impacting hard on the left main landing gear followed by the nose wheel. After this second hard touchdown, the flight instructor successfully executed a go-around. The flight continued to the departure airport, where the instructor landed the airplane without further incident.

Damage

The firewall sustained structural damage as a result of the hard landings. No other damage was reported.

Additional Information

No aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or date were specified in the source. The flight was a training operation with a student pilot and flight instructor present.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 May 2000 Cessna 172H accident near Mesquite, TX?

During touch-and-go landings, a student pilot landed hard, causing a bounce. The flight instructor applied full power, but insufficient airspeed prevented arresting the sink rate. A second hard landing on the left main and nose gear resulted in structural damage to the firewall. The instructor performed a go-around…

Were there any fatalities in the 13 May 2000 Cessna 172H accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 May 2000 involved a Cessna 172H, registration N2440L, operated by North Texas Flying Club, at Mesquite, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20996. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.