On August 18, 2007, a Cessna 172L (registration N7125Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Winston-salem, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot flying a Cessna 172L experienced a longer-than-usual flare and porpoising on landing, resulting in a blown nose gear tire, propeller strike, and runway excursion.
Incident Narrative
A student pilot was operating a Cessna 172L on a traffic pattern approach to a runway. As the airplane crossed the runway threshold, the pilot reduced power and observed that the glide flare was longer than usual. During touchdown, the airplane porpoised several times. The nose gear tire blew out, and the propeller struck the pavement. Subsequently, the airplane departed the side of the runway and came to rest on the grass.
Aircraft Damage
The incident resulted in a blown nose gear tire and damage to the propeller from impact with the runway surface. No other damage was reported.
Pilot Report
The student pilot reported that no mechanical anomalies were present with the airplane before or during the flight.
What happened in the 18 Aug 2007 Cessna 172L accident near Winston-salem, NC?
A student pilot flying a Cessna 172L experienced a longer-than-usual flare and porpoising on landing, resulting in a blown nose gear tire, propeller strike, and runway excursion.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Aug 2007 involved a Cessna 172L, registration N7125Q, at Winston-salem, NC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
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