N387AF

Substantial
Unknown

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S10387

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA468
Location
Frederick, MD
Event ID
20100907X02135
Coordinates
39.417499, -77.374168
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Probable Cause and Findings

Undetermined.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S10387
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CSA AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC
Address
176 N 2200 W STE 195
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84116-2944
Country
United States

Analysis

During a Phase III inspection of the airplane, the Director of Maintenance for the operator noticed the firewall was damaged. The damage was reported to the nearest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office, and verified by the FAA. The damage occurred between the Phase II and Phase III inspection. The airplane had flown 48.2 hours since the Phase II inspection. According to the FAA, the damage was a result of a hard landing. The purpose of the flight and composition of the flight crew was not determined. In addition, the date, actual location, and time of the accident were not determined.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA468