On July 29, 2007, a Cessna 172N (registration N222UN) operated by Oakland Flight Service was involved in an aviation accident near New Hudson, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced 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.
During a landing on runway 7, a student pilot experienced two hard bounces, then steered the airplane onto grass to avoid trees at the runway end, impacting bushes.
Incident Details
The accident involved a student pilot landing on runway 7. During the approach, the student pilot noted that the airplane was "a bit high and fast." She reduced engine power and believed it was "still ok to land." The airplane touched down and bounced hard twice. Concerned that the next hard bounce could damage the landing gear and the airplane, and realizing the airplane was past midfield with trees at the end of the runway, the pilot steered the airplane off the runway onto the grass. She attempted to maintain control as long as possible before impacting bushes.
Pilot Report
The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The decision to leave the runway was driven by the lack of confidence that the airplane could clear the trees at the end of the runway and the fear that further hard bounces might cause structural damage.
What happened in the 29 Jul 2007 Cessna 172N accident near New Hudson, MI?
During a landing on runway 7, a student pilot experienced two hard bounces, then steered the airplane onto grass to avoid trees at the runway end, impacting bushes.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jul 2007 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Jul 2007 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N222UN, operated by Oakland Flight Service, at New Hudson, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the bushes.
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