# NTSB Accident CHI97LA214
> **Cessna 172** · 1997-07-16 · OTTUMWA, IA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97LA214
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08328
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-16
- **Location:** OTTUMWA, IA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.010074, -92.40921
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N733FT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the improper flare performed by the student and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.  A factor related to the accident was the student lack of experience.

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