On April 24, 2015, a CESSNA 172M M operated by tampa Bay Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Clearwater, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing, the pilot reported excessive airspeed causing a bounce. The airplane porpoised, and after the third bounce, it slid off the runway, collapsing the nose gear and striking the propeller. Postaccident examination revealed substantial firewall damage.
Incident
During the landing attempt, the pilot reported that the airspeed was too high, resulting in a bounce. The pilot continued the landing, but the airplane porpoised. On the third bounce, the airplane departed the runway surface.
Runway Excursion and Damage
The runway excursion led to the collapse of the nose landing gear. The propeller subsequently struck the ground. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedDescent rate — Not attained/maintainedPilot
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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)
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 Apr 2015 CESSNA 172M M accident near Clearwater, FL?
During landing, the pilot reported excessive airspeed causing a bounce. The airplane porpoised, and after the third bounce, it slid off the runway, collapsing the nose gear and striking the propeller. Postaccident examination revealed substantial firewall damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Apr 2015 CESSNA 172M M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Apr 2015 involved a CESSNA 172M M, operated by tampa Bay Aviation, at Clearwater, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane.
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