On July 10, 2001, a Cessna 172N (registration N5285E) operated by Illinois Aviation Academy was involved in an aviation accident near West Chicago, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The instructor pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and inadequate supervision of the dual students alignment with the runway. A factor was the student pilot not maintaining proper alignment with the runway during landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A training aircraft sustained substantial damage after a bounced landing led to a rollover. The instructor and student pilot were uninjured. No mechanical issues were reported.
Incident Overview
A training airplane sustained substantial damage during a recovery from a bounced landing. The instructor and student pilot aboard were uninjured.
Student Pilot Account
According to the student pilot, the aircraft touched down on the runway but was not aligned with the centerline. The airplane then bounced, at which point the instructor took control. The instructor added full power and attempted to recover. The nose of the aircraft rose, and the airplane began to roll to the right. The wheels contacted the ground, and the aircraft flipped forward, coming to rest about 15 feet off the side of the runway.
Mechanical Status
The student pilot's report noted that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to or during the event.
What happened in the 10 Jul 2001 Cessna 172N accident near West Chicago, IL?
A training aircraft sustained substantial damage after a bounced landing led to a rollover. The instructor and student pilot were uninjured. No mechanical issues were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jul 2001 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Jul 2001 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5285E, operated by Illinois Aviation Academy, at West Chicago, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The instructor pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and inadequate supervision of the dual students alignment with the runway. A factor was the student pilot not maintaining proper alignment with the runway during landing.
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