CESSNA 172
Springfield, OH — August 23, 2015
Event Information
| Date | August 23, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA237 |
| Event ID | 20150826X64508 |
| Location | Springfield, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.84222, -83.83861 |
| Airport | SPRINGFIELD-BECKLEY MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| 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 pitch control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
During a cross-country flight, the pilot reported that during landing he bounced hard two times. After the second bounce, he applied full power and aborted the landing. The pilot continued his cross-country flight to his final destination and landed without further incident. A post-flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot stated there were no 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.