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Airplane Damaged During Hard Landing and Bounce (N7349G)

Sullivan, IL, US

On July 7, 2006, a Cessna 172K (registration N7349G) was involved in an aviation accident near Sullivan, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with crops and the ground. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane was damaged during landing after a hard touchdown and bounce, followed by a nose wheel landing, skidding off the runway into a corn crop, and the right wing striking the ground.

Summary

An airplane sustained damage during a landing event. The pilot reported a hard touchdown and subsequent bounce, leading to a secondary landing on the nose wheel and main landing gear. The airplane then skidded sideways off the runway and into a corn crop, with the right wing contacting the ground, bringing the airplane to a stop.

Sequence of Events

The pilot stated that on final approach, he realized he was high and extended the flaps from 10 degrees to 20 degrees. During the flare, the airplane hit the runway hard and bounced back into the air. After the bounce, the airplane came back down onto the nose wheel and then transitioned back onto the main landing gear. Subsequently, the airplane skidded sideways off the runway, entering a corn crop. The right wing struck the ground during this event, halting the airplane.

Damage

The airplane was damaged during the landing sequence. Specific details of the damage are not provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jul 2006 Cessna 172K accident near Sullivan, IL?

An airplane was damaged during landing after a hard touchdown and bounce, followed by a nose wheel landing, skidding off the runway into a corn crop, and the right wing striking the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jul 2006 Cessna 172K accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jul 2006 involved a Cessna 172K, registration N7349G, at Sullivan, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with crops and the ground.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060810X01150. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.