On July 29, 2001, a Cessna 172S (registration N3532T) was involved in an aviation accident near Scottsdale, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, resulting in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear collapse. 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.
An aircraft bounced after touchdown during touch-and-go practice, resulting in a hard landing that collapsed the nose gear. The pilot reported no mechanical issues prior to the incident.
What happened
The flight was conducted for the purpose of practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. The pilot had been performing closed pattern work for approximately one hour prior to the event. During the final approach, the airplane bounced upon initial touchdown, lifting off the runway surface again before coming back down. The subsequent landing impact was severe enough to cause structural failure of the undercarriage.
The investigation
Post-accident examination revealed that the nose landing gear had collapsed due to the forces generated by the hard landing. Prior to the incident, the pilot indicated that there were no known mechanical difficulties with the airplane, suggesting the collapse was a result of the impact rather than pre-existing failure.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, resulting in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
What happened in the 29 Jul 2001 Cessna 172S accident near Scottsdale, AZ?
An aircraft bounced after touchdown during touch-and-go practice, resulting in a hard landing that collapsed the nose gear. The pilot reported no mechanical issues prior to the incident.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jul 2001 Cessna 172S accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Jul 2001 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N3532T, at Scottsdale, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, resulting in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
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