CESSNA 172P
Tamuning, April 17, 2015
Event Information
| Date | April 17, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Tamuning |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 13.48389, 144.79916 |
| Airport | GUAM INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA058 |
| Event ID | 20150504X14247 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Registration # | N9853L |
| Operator | TREND VECTOR AVIATION INT |
| Owner | TREND VECTOR AVIATION INT |
| 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 student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control, resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that during the landing flare, he landed hard. He reported that he performed a go-around and then landed without further incident. A post flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The operator reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.