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
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