On August 29, 2000, a Cessna 172 (registration N803SP) was involved in an aviation accident near Dunkirk, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's 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.
During landing on a 4,000-foot runway, the aircraft touched down long, bounced twice, and initiated a go-around. The aircraft departed the runway and nosed over approximately 250 feet from the departure end.
Accident Summary
The pilot conducted an approach to Runway 33, a 4,000-foot long asphalt runway. On final approach, the pilot selected 20 degrees of flaps and observed that the airspeed was higher than normal. The airplane touched down approximately one-third of the way down the runway and bounced twice.
Flight Details
After the bounce sequence, the pilot determined that there was insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane. The pilot then applied full power, retracted the flaps, and initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the aircraft departed the runway surface and nosed over roughly 250 feet from the departure end of the runway.
What happened in the 29 Aug 2000 Cessna 172 accident near Dunkirk, NY?
During landing on a 4,000-foot runway, the aircraft touched down long, bounced twice, and initiated a go-around. The aircraft departed the runway and nosed over approximately 250 feet from the departure end.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Aug 2000 involved a Cessna 172, registration N803SP, at Dunkirk, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
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