Cessna 172
Pickens, SC — July 11, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 11, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA249 |
| Event ID | 20200713X80346 |
| Location | Pickens, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.81000, -82.70277 |
| Airport | PICKENS COUNTY |
| 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 student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.