On August 5, 2002, a Cessna 172M (registration N8954V) operated by Paul A. Bennett was involved in an aviation accident near Dahlonega, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane going off the left side of the runway and colliding with a ditch. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft bounced upon touchdown on the left side of the runway, causing the pilot to lose directional control and veer off into a ditch.
The pilot reported that during the landing phase, the airplane touched down on the left side of the runway. Immediately following touchdown, the aircraft bounced. The pilot stated he did not experience any deficiencies with the airplane before the accident.
Following the bounce, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The aircraft departed the left side of the runway and collided with a ditch. The impact sustained damage to both wings and the fuselage.
An aircraft bounced upon touchdown on the left side of the runway, causing the pilot to lose directional control and veer off into a ditch.
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
The accident on 5 Aug 2002 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N8954V, operated by Paul A. Bennett, at Dahlonega, GA.
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane going off the left side of the runway and colliding with a ditch.
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