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Home <<Final Report: Accident involving a Cessna F172P Skyhawk, Registration EI-SKP, at Abbeyshrule Airfield Co. Longford, 26 September 2020. Report 2021-003
SYNOPSIS
The Student Pilot was returning to the departure airfield following a solo general handling exercise. The approach was high and fast, and following the initial touchdown, the aircraft bounced. The aircraft then contacted the runway, nose-wheel first, and following further bounces, was brought to rest on the runway with substantial damage. The Student sustained a minor injury subsequent to exiting the aircraft. There was no fire.
Occurrence Date:
Saturday, 26 September, 2020
Report Date:
Friday, 16 April, 2021
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