On October 7, 2009, a CESSNA 172N operated by Plus One Flyers, Inc was involved in an aviation accident near San Diego, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot reported losing control after touchdown on runway 28R. The airplane bounced multiple times before exiting the left side of the runway, resulting in a broken left main landing gear leg and substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer.
Incident Description
During a landing on runway 28R, the student pilot stated that control of the airplane was lost after touchdown. According to the tower controller, the airplane bounced several times before veering off the left side of the runway. The excursion resulted in the left main landing gear leg breaking off and substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer.
Weather Conditions
The airfield's automated weather report indicated winds from 250 degrees at 10 knots at the time of the accident. No other weather-related factors were specified.
Mechanical Status
No mechanical failure or malfunction with the airplane was reported prior to or during the accident.
Contributing factors
Student pilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintained
Related events
Same aircraft family
24 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172B
23 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
18 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
16 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172M (CK Aviation LLC)
9 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
8 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N
7 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Tin Cup Investments INC)
24 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172M
21 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172P (Vascular Wings LLC)
18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Ocala Aviation Services INC)
16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Foothill Aircraft Sales and Service Inc.)
9 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Kimber 123 Holdings LLC)
What happened in the 7 Oct 2009 CESSNA 172N accident near San Diego, CA?
A student pilot reported losing control after touchdown on runway 28R. The airplane bounced multiple times before exiting the left side of the runway, resulting in a broken left main landing gear leg and substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Oct 2009 CESSNA 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Oct 2009 involved a CESSNA 172N, operated by Plus One Flyers, Inc, at San Diego, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
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