CESSNA 172
Kahului, HI — July 10, 2016
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA472 |
| Event ID | 20160908X52011 |
| Location | Kahului, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 20.89778, -156.42999 |
| Airport | KAHULUI |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing touchdown, there were "two small bounces" and then the airplane bounced a third time "hard." The pilot further reported that he was able to taxi the airplane onto a taxiway and subsequently shutdown the engine.
The firewall sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported no preaccident 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.