CESSNA 172M
Fullerton, CA — December 23, 2013
Event Information
| Date | December 23, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA074 |
| Event ID | 20131223X20900 |
| Location | Fullerton, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.87194, -117.97972 |
| Airport | FULLERTON MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The operator stated that the student pilot had amassed over 40 flight hours and was performing a local area practice flight. During landing, the airplane touched down hard and bounced several times down the runway surface. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the firewall. The operator reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.