# NTSB Accident ERA12FA225
> **CESSNA 501** · 2012-03-15 · Franklin, NC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA12FA225
- **Event ID:** 20120315X52136
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-03-15
- **Location:** Franklin, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.220554, -83.425552
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 5
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 501
- **Registration:** N7700T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to achieve a stabilized approach, resulting in a nose-first, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's activation of only one thrust reverser, resulting in asymmetrical thrust.

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