N971TA

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S9170

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA332
Location
Santa Barbra, CA
Event ID
20130719X95542
Coordinates
34.422222, -119.838058
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9170
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BANNER AVIATION LLC
Address
19352 SLEEPING OAK DR
City
TRABUCO CANYON
State / Zip Code
CA 92679-1095
Country
United States

Analysis

During the student pilot's first approach for landing she felt she was too high and did a go-around. On the second approach the airplane landed hard, and the propeller struck the runway. A postaccident examination of the airframe revealed a damaged propeller, and substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage floor. The operator reported that there were no known/reported mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA332