CESSNA 172
Santa Ana, CA — July 29, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 29, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA479 |
| Event ID | 20170809X25257 |
| Location | Santa Ana, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.67556, -117.86833 |
| Highest Injury | — |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NR |
| Weather | Unk |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A hard landing and propeller strike for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Full Narrative
The Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspector reported that, during a preflight inspection, the student pilot and designated pilot examiner observed propeller damage during their preflight inspection. Subsequently, a further inspection by maintenance personnel revealed substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The airplane was flown by numerous renter pilots prior to the damage being found, and none of them claimed responsibility for the damage.
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.