CESSNA 177B
Los Angeles, CA — August 16, 2015
Event Information
| Date | August 16, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA248 |
| Event ID | 20150903X70442 |
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.25945, -118.41361 |
| Airport | WHITEMAN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177B |
| 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 failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane porpoised three times on the second landing, and bounced once on the third and final landing. He reported that while taxing to the fuel pump, he noticed that he had a "flat tire" on the nose wheel.
During a postaccident examination of the engine and airframe, substantial damage to the firewall was discovered.
The pilot reported there were 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.