ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355207
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| Date: | Friday 26 September 1997 |
| Time: | 15:10 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | C & C Aircraft Services |
| Registration: | N75522 |
| MSN: | 17267779 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3061 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fuquay-varina, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (5W5) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated he was coming in too fast on final approach. As he crossed the threshold, he began his flare and ballooned. He dropped the nose, landed, and bounced. He stated he then landed on the nose wheel and the aircraft flipped over.
Probable Cause: The pilot's misjudged flare, improper level-off, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL97LA146
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 09:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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