CESSNA 172R
Petaluma, CA, July 10, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Petaluma, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.25576, -122.60130 |
| Airport | PETALUMA MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA269 |
| Event ID | 20210713103468 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Registration # | N996RA |
| Operator | CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION INC |
| Owner | CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing following a partial loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and hampered visual function.
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.