No fatalities

Student Pilot Reports Bounced Landing and Nose Gear Collapse

McKinney, TX, United States

On January 24, 2018, a CESSNA 172 S operated by MNGS was involved in an aviation accident near McKinney, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper approach and landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot reported that the airplane was high on approach, airspeed increased during descent, and the nose landing gear collapsed after three bounces at touchdown.

Pilot Report and Sequence of Events A student pilot reported that the airplane was high during the approach to land. As the aircraft descended, the pilot noted that the airspeed increased. During the touchdown, the airplane bounced three times, after which the nose landing gear collapsed. ## Mechanical Condition The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or a determined cause of the accident.

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jan 2018 CESSNA 172 S accident near McKinney, TX?

A student pilot reported that the airplane was high on approach, airspeed increased during descent, and the nose landing gear collapsed after three bounces at touchdown.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jan 2018 CESSNA 172 S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jan 2018 involved a CESSNA 172 S, operated by MNGS, at McKinney, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s improper approach and landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.