N80238

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17266466

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 23, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR14CA074
Location
Fullerton, CA
Event ID
20131223X20900
Coordinates
33.871944, -117.979721
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 bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17266466
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HESS GARRETT J
Address
1131 E WHITING AVE
City
FULLERTON
State / Zip Code
CA 92831-3825
Country
United States

Analysis

The operator stated that the student pilot had amassed over 40 flight hours and was performing a local area practice flight. During landing, the airplane touched down hard and bounced several times down the runway surface. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the firewall. The operator reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# WPR14CA074