On February 16, 2004, a Cessna 172R (registration N121UC) was involved in an aviation accident near Batavia, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard 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.
A student pilot landing on a 3,568-foot asphalt runway experienced multiple bounces, resulting in damage to the propeller, firewall, and fuselage skin.
Accident Details
A student pilot was conducting a landing on a 3,568-foot-long asphalt runway. According to the student pilot, the airplane touched down on all three wheels and immediately began to bounce. The aircraft bounced five or six times before coming to rest on the runway surface.
Damage Examination
Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the propeller, firewall, and fuselage skin. The extent of the damage was limited to these components.
Pilot Background
The student pilot reported a total of 32 hours of flight experience, which included 2.4 hours of solo flight time. No other details about the pilot or the flight were provided.
What happened in the 16 Feb 2004 Cessna 172R accident near Batavia, OH?
A student pilot landing on a 3,568-foot asphalt runway experienced multiple bounces, resulting in damage to the propeller, firewall, and fuselage skin.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Feb 2004 Cessna 172R accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Feb 2004 involved a Cessna 172R, registration N121UC, at Batavia, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
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