Cessna 172
Stuart Island, WA — September 7, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA300 |
| Event ID | 20200909X25351 |
| Location | Stuart Island, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.68444, -123.20972 |
| Airport | Stuart Island West |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.
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.