Cessna 152
Redding, CA — May 6, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 6, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA125 |
| Event ID | 20080527X00724 |
| Location | Redding, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.50889, -122.29333 |
| Airport | Redding Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 152 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that while practicing night landings he misjudged the timing of the touchdown flare, resulting in the airplane touching down hard in a nose low attitude. Both lower engine mounts were broken and the top of the aft fuselage was buckled. The pilot reported that no anomalies existed with the airplane prior to the flight.
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.