On June 18, 2005, a Cessna 172M (registration N73328) was involved in an aviation accident near Rochester, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot flared improperly and failed to recover from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced a bounced landing on runway 20 despite maintaining a stable approach with proper trim and flap settings, leading to substantial damage when the aircraft struck the ground in a nose-low attitude.
What happened
The aircraft sustained substantial damage following a bounced landing on runway 20. According to the pilot's report, he had configured the airplane for a stable approach at 65 knots with 20 degrees of flaps deployed and a left crab angle to compensate for wind conditions. As the aircraft reached the flare point, the pilot reduced power in preparation for touchdown.
However, the aircraft bounced off the runway surface before making contact again. Upon the second impact, the airplane struck the ground in a nose-low attitude, resulting in significant structural damage. The reported wind at the time of the incident was from 130 degrees at 10 knots.
What happened in the 18 Jun 2005 Cessna 172M accident near Rochester, MN?
A pilot experienced a bounced landing on runway 20 despite maintaining a stable approach with proper trim and flap settings, leading to substantial damage when the aircraft struck the ground in a nose-low attitude.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Jun 2005 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N73328, at Rochester, MN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot flared improperly and failed to recover from a bounced landing.
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