| Crash location | 29.702778°N, 98.038611°W |
| Nearest city | New Braunfels, TX
29.703002°N, 98.124453°W 5.2 miles away |
| Tail number | N5556S |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 18 Jul 2009 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 172M |
| Additional details: | None |
The student pilot approached the runway with a slightly higher than normal approach speed, which resulted in the airplane bouncing several times on the runway before coming to a full stop. Examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was wrinkled and the nose gear was bent. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and that a go-around should have been performed.
The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.