Paraglider Crash in Puente Alto Injures Pilot and Passenger
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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.
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.
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.
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
The accident on 24 Jan 2018 involved a CESSNA 172 S, operated by MNGS, at McKinney, TX.
The student pilot’s improper approach and landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
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