Accident Cessna 172N N8173E,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268909
 
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Date:Thursday 30 November 2000
Time:09:30 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C172 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 172N
Owner/operator:
Registration: N8173E
MSN: 17272147
Year of manufacture:1978
Total airframe hrs:3624 hours
Engine model:Lycoming O-320-H2AD
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:MARANA, Arizona -   United States of America
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Training
Departure airport:(MZJ)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The student pilot reported that the final approach was normal until he began the flare, when the morning sun momentarily restricted his vision. His vision cleared but he was surprised by early contact with the runway. The airplane bounced and the pilot attempted to maintain control without adding power. The pilot regained control after the subsequent bounce and taxied off the runway. After taxing clear of the runway the pilot noticed the prop had struck the ground. Subsequent inspection revealed that the firewall was damaged.

Probable Cause: The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the morning sun, which momentarily restricted the pilot's vision.

Accident investigation:
cover
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX01LA048
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB LAX01LA048

Revision history:

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