CESSNA 172S
Frederick, MD — August 25, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA468 |
| Event ID | 20100907X02135 |
| Location | Frederick, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.41750, -77.37417 |
| Airport | Freerick Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | — |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NR |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Undetermined.
Full Narrative
During a Phase III inspection of the airplane, the Director of Maintenance for the operator noticed the firewall was damaged. The damage was reported to the nearest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office, and verified by the FAA. The damage occurred between the Phase II and Phase III inspection. The airplane had flown 48.2 hours since the Phase II inspection. According to the FAA, the damage was a result of a hard landing. The purpose of the flight and composition of the flight crew was not determined. In addition, the date, actual location, and time of the accident were not determined.
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.