On August 25, 2002, a Cessna 172N (registration N4859F) was involved in an aviation accident near Pinehurst, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper recovery from bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. 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.
A student pilot reported a landing bounce during approach, followed by a heavy nose wheel touchdown that caused a tire blowout. The airplane came to rest partially on the runway and grass with damage to the firewall and fuselage.
Accident Description
A student pilot reported that the initial approach to land was normal. However, as the airplane touched down it bounced. On the second touchdown, the aircraft impacted the ground heavily on the nose wheel, causing the tire to blow. The student then applied the brakes in an attempt to stop the airplane. The aircraft came to rest partially on the paved runway and partially on the adjacent grass.
Postaccident Examination
Postaccident examination revealed damage to the firewall and fuselage areas immediately aft of the firewall. Prior to the accident, there had been no mechanical failure or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems.
Probable Cause
The investigation did not assign a probable cause.
What happened in the 25 Aug 2002 Cessna 172N accident near Pinehurst, NC?
A student pilot reported a landing bounce during approach, followed by a heavy nose wheel touchdown that caused a tire blowout. The airplane came to rest partially on the runway and grass with damage to the firewall and fuselage.
Were there any fatalities in the 25 Aug 2002 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Aug 2002 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N4859F, at Pinehurst, NC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's improper recovery from bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
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