Summary
On August 25, 2010, a Cessna 172S (N387AF) was involved in an accident near Frederick, MD. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA10CA468. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N387AF.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
Undetermined.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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