ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353541
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| Date: | Thursday 26 November 1998 |
| Time: | 11:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Tri State Aero |
| Registration: | N739LK |
| MSN: | 1720626 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4125 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-H2AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Evansville, IN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KEVV) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
A Cessna 172 received substantial damage on impact with terrain during a bounced landing at Evansville Regional Airport near Evansville, Indiana. The pilot stated that his approach speed was 65-70 knots with full flaps. He reported that the aircraft touched down on the main landing gear, bounced approximately 6 feet above ground level with an airspeed of 45-50 knots. He added that the aircraft touched down on its nose wheel causing the nose wheel to separate. The pilot stated that he had 'over controlled' during the landing and that there were no mechanical abnormalities with the aircraft.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI99LA039
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 07:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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