Cessna 177
Pittsfield, MA, June 29, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 29, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Pittsfield, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.42750, -73.29083 |
| Airport | Pittsfield Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA242 |
| Event ID | 20200701X12327 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 177 |
| Registration # | N29334 |
| 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 hard, bounced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.
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.