CESSNA 172
Westminster, MD — May 26, 2018
Event Information
| Date | May 26, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA326 |
| Event ID | 20180606X84654 |
| Location | Westminster, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.61083, -77.00972 |
| Airport | CARROLL COUNTY RGNL/JACK B POA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| 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 short final at night, he reduced power to idle and the airplane descended rapidly and landed hard in a flat attitude. He added that, after touchdown the airplane bounced, and he applied full power to go around. He entered the traffic pattern and then landed without further incident.
Postaccident examination three days later revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.