Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Reports Nose Landing Gear Discrepancy After Bounced Landing (N864CP)

Daytona Beach, FL, US

On August 2, 2005, a Cessna 172R (registration N864CP) operated by Phoenix East Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Daytona Beach, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a cross-country flight, a student pilot experienced a bounced landing with three bounces, after which the nose landing gear had a discrepancy. She taxied off the runway and requested assistance.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was conducting a cross-country flight that proceeded without incident until the landing phase. According to her account, as she approached the runway and reduced power, the airplane touched down and subsequently bounced "severely" on two occasions, followed by a third, less severe bounce.

Post-Bounce Observations

After the third bounce, the airplane remained on the runway. However, upon bringing the aircraft to a stop, the pilot noticed a discrepancy with the nose landing gear. She then taxied the airplane off the runway and requested assistance from ground personnel.

Pilot's Statement

The student pilot indicated that the landing was otherwise unremarkable until the bounce sequence. She did not specify the type of aircraft or any further details about the nature of the nose landing gear discrepancy. No further information about the outcome of the incident has been provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050812X01234. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.