No fatalities

Private Pilot's Bounced Landing Leads to Collision with Parked Aircraft

Anchorage, AK, United States

On June 5, 2008, a Cessna 172RG operated by University of Alaska - Anchorage was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a crosswind landing on runway 25, a private pilot experienced two bounces, veered left, exited the runway, and struck a parked airplane, causing substantial damage.

Accident Details

The accident occurred while a private pilot was landing on runway 25. The pilot was correcting for a left crosswind during the approach. At touchdown, the airplane bounced. The pilot attempted to recover, but a second bounce occurred, after which the airplane veered sharply to the left. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck a parked airplane.

Damage and Conditions

The collision resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage of the pilot's airplane. At the time of the accident, reported winds were from 170 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Pilot Statement

The pilot confirmed that the airplane experienced no mechanical issues before the accident.

Contributing factors

Causes

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jun 2008 Cessna 172RG accident near Anchorage, AK?

During a crosswind landing on runway 25, a private pilot experienced two bounces, veered left, exited the runway, and struck a parked airplane, causing substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jun 2008 Cessna 172RG accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jun 2008 involved a Cessna 172RG, operated by University of Alaska - Anchorage, at Anchorage, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind.