No fatalities
26 Dec 2020: CESSNA 172 N — PATRICK RONALD D — Locust Grove, GA
On 26 Dec 2020, a CESSNA 172 N operated by PATRICK RONALD D was involved in an aviation accident near Locust Grove, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained