CESSNA 172
Tamuning, July 2, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 2, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Tamuning |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 13.48389, 144.79723 |
| Airport | GUAM INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA394 |
| Event ID | 20170706X95155 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N80328 |
| Operator | Micronecian Aviation System |
| Owner | Micronecian Aviation System |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, the airplane approached the runway with a "steep angle [and] high descent rate." He added that the airplane "touched the ground before flaring" and the airplane porpoised on the runway. Subsequently, the nose wheel tire popped and strut partially collapsed. The pilot reported that he stopped the airplane on the runway and radioed for assistance.
The firewall and fuselage sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were 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.