CESSNA 172
Concord, NH — November 10, 2016
Event Information
| Date | November 10, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA067 |
| Event ID | 20161115X44229 |
| Location | Concord, NH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.20278, -71.50222 |
| Airport | CONCORD 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the second landing of a closed traffic pattern flight, the airplane "ballooned" in the landing flare and touched down "hard." The pilot further reported that she aborted the landing and landed without further incident.
The firewall sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.