Cessna 172
Lubbock, TX — June 8, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA209 |
| Event ID | 20200706X73216 |
| Location | Lubbock, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.66861, -101.82000 |
| Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith Intl |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper approach and descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during landing, the airplane landed hard. The pilot subsequently taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. The forward fuselage, aft of the firewall was substantially damaged.
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.