No fatalities

23 Jul 2011: CESSNA 175 — WALLER WILLIAM C — Greer, AZ

Greer, AZ, United States

On 23 Jul 2011, a CESSNA 175 operated by WALLER WILLIAM C was involved in an aviation accident near Greer, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse. 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 touch-and-go landing on a dirt forest service road, an airplane bounced twice. After the second bounce, the pilot added power at about 30 mph, and the nose gear collapsed, damaging the left wing and forward fuselage.

Accident Summary

A pilot reported attempting a touch-and-go landing on a forest service road. The airplane touched down on the dirt surface and bounced. After a second bounce, the pilot applied power in an attempt to reach rotation speed. As the airplane reached about 30 miles per hour, the nose gear collapsed.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and forward fuselage. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported by the pilot.

Pilot Actions

The pilot planned a touch-and-go landing on the forest service road. Following the initial touchdown and two bounces, power was added to accelerate for takeoff. The nose gear collapsed shortly after power application.

Contributing factors

Incorrect use/operationPilot