CESSNA 172C
Grants Pass, OR — May 7, 2011
Event Information
| Date | May 7, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA489 |
| Event ID | 20121105X43628 |
| Location | Grants Pass, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.50611, -123.38611 |
| Airport | Grants Pass |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172C |
| 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 student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that he was practicing short field landings and configured the airplane with full flaps on the approach. The student pilot reduced power too early for the airplane configuration, which caused a loss of airspeed and a subsequent hard landing. During annual maintenance, a mechanic noted that the firewall was bent. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.