| Crash location | 47.618889°N, 117.535277°W |
| Nearest city | Spokane, WA
47.658780°N, 117.426047°W 5.8 miles away |
| Tail number | N54036 |
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| Accident date | 07 May 2012 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 172P |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot said that his approach to landing appeared normal, but when the airplane touched down, it bounced up into the air. He said that within a second or two it slammed back to the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed that its firewall was wrinkled, and the nose wheel strut and support structure were bent.
The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.