# NTSB Accident MIA90LA080
> **CESSNA 172N** · 1990-03-07 · CLEARWATER, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA90LA080
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22767
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-03-07
- **Location:** CLEARWATER, FL, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N73929
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A PORPOISE AND LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GUSTY CROSSWIND, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT.

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