CESSNA 207A
Laredo, TX — March 24, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 24, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA166 |
| Event ID | 20210326102807 |
| Location | Laredo, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.54419, -99.46158 |
| Airport | Laredo International Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 207A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 7 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the personal flight stated that the airplane encountered an “updraft” during a landing flare, which he compensated for, but the airplane bounced twice and experienced a hard landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction/failure that would have precluded normal airplane 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.