On September 20, 2005, a Cessna 172S (registration N172GW) was involved in an aviation accident near Cedar City, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper judgment during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear impact with the runway. 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.
An aircraft experienced a bounced landing sequence during touchdown, resulting in the nose section striking the runway surface while an instructor observed a student pilot's solo flight.
What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase of a flight involving a student pilot on a solo operation. A flight instructor was present in the aircraft to monitor the student's performance.
According to the instructor's account, the airplane initially flared for touchdown, allowing the main landing gear to make contact with the runway surface. Following this initial touch, the aircraft ballooned upward and bounced twice. During the subsequent descent after the second bounce, the nose of the airplane pitched forward and struck the runway.
The impact resulted in damage to the nose wheel assembly. The flight instructor observed the entire sequence of events from the cockpit as the student pilot attempted to execute the landing.
Probable cause
The pilot's improper judgment during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear impact with the runway.
What happened in the 20 Sept 2005 Cessna 172S accident near Cedar City, UT?
An aircraft experienced a bounced landing sequence during touchdown, resulting in the nose section striking the runway surface while an instructor observed a student pilot's solo flight.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Sept 2005 Cessna 172S accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Sept 2005 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N172GW, at Cedar City, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper judgment during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear impact with the runway.
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