CESSNA 172 - S
Hawthorne, CA — October 23, 2014
Event Information
| Date | October 23, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR15CA028 |
| Event ID | 20141028X32924 |
| Location | Hawthorne, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.91088, -118.34039 |
| Airport | Hawthorne Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 - S |
| 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 improper flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing he flared too high, which resulted in the airplane bouncing hard three times. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall had sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.