Cessna 172S
San Luis Obispo, CA — April 7, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 7, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA124 |
| Event ID | 20080613X00865 |
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.23722, -120.64250 |
| Airport | San Luis County Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
Full Narrative
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane's descent was uneventful. The wind was reported as 300 degrees at 19 knots gusting to 25 knots. After touchdown, the airplane porpoised. The pilot then taxied the airplane to the hangar. She stated that although the landing was very rough, she was unaware that the airplane sustained damage. Post-flight examination revealed that the propeller blades were slightly bent to the rear, and the firewall was dented.
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.