Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that prior to landing at the destination airport, she performed a low pass to assess the landing conditions. After the low pass, she decided to initiate a landing. During the touchdown, she reported the airplane “experienced possible windshear/wind shift” that induced a bounced landing. After bouncing again, the pilot was able to maintain control of the airplane until it came to a full stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN22LA282 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 18, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Jacksonville, Illinois
- Nearest airport
- Jacksonville Muni (IJX)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 172N
- N-number
- N6797E
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1978
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial observation
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.