Summary
On August 03, 2006, a Cessna 172M (N20965) was involved in an incident near Augusta, GA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper flare on landing with excessive altitude resulting in a hard landing.
On August 3, 2006, at 0830 eastern daylight time a Cessna 172M, N20965, registered to a private owner, operated by Mc Air Aviation Services Inc., as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, landed hard on runway 17 at Augusta Regional-Bush Field, Augusta, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage. The student pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Augusta, Georgia, on August 3, 2006, at 0825.
A witness stated he observed the pilot depart from runway 17 and remained in left closed traffic. The airplane was observed to start a landing flare at 50 feet. The airplane made a hard landing. The student pilot stopped the airplane and completed an engine shutdown.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL06CA116. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N20965.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper flare on landing with excessive altitude resulting in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On August 3, 2006, at 0830 eastern daylight time a Cessna 172M, N20965, registered to a private owner, operated by Mc Air Aviation Services Inc., as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, landed hard on runway 17 at Augusta Regional-Bush Field, Augusta, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage. The student pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Augusta, Georgia, on August 3, 2006, at 0825.
A witness stated he observed the pilot depart from runway 17 and remained in left closed traffic. The airplane was observed to start a landing flare at 50 feet. The airplane made a hard landing. The student pilot stopped the airplane and completed an engine shutdown. The airplane was towed to the parking ramp. Examination of the airplane revealed the engine firewall and cockpit floor was buckled.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL06CA116