CESSNA 172M

Corona, CA — April 21, 2009

Event Information

DateApril 21, 2009
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR09CA206
Event ID20090421X92338
LocationCorona, CA
CountryUSA
Coordinates33.89778, -117.60250
AirportCorona Aiport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172M
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's improper landing flare.

Full Narrative

The pilot, who was landing in calm winds, allowed the nose gear to contact the runway hard during a touch-and-go landing. When the airplane bounced back into the air, the pilot executed a go-around, and then made a full-stop landing in order to check the airplane for possible damage. That inspection revealed that the impact had resulted in multiple wrinkles in the firewall.

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.

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