Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA325
Location
Traverse City, MI
Event ID
20100617X60150
Coordinates
44.741390, -85.582221
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Probable Cause and Findings
Damage to the firewall for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
Address
1701 E FRONT ST
City
TRAVERSE CITY
State / Zip Code
MI 49686-3016
Country
United States
Analysis
During a scheduled 50/100 hour inspection by the operator, the engine firewall was discovered to be bent and wrinkled when the engine cowl was removed. Following the discovery, the operator performed a hard landing inspection of the airplane. The operator stated that a hard landing was not reported by any of its students or flight instructors.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA325