N1590W

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 - RS/N: 17281256

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 19, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA274
Location
Buckeye, AZ
Event ID
20140630X83742
Coordinates
33.380500, -112.549865
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17281256
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
172 - RC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CC AVIATION INC
Address
5749 S TRACY BLVD
City
TRACY
State / Zip Code
CA 95377-8116
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that at the last moment before touchdown a sudden gust of wind abruptly pushed the airplane to the left side of the runway. Able to maintain control with rudder input, after landing the pilot exited the runway, and parked the airplane. The pilot conducted a visual examination of the airplane and detected no anomalies. He then departed to practice maneuvers before returning to the home base airport. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that both propeller blade tips were damaged, the fuselage skin was wrinkled, and the firewall had sustained substantial damage as a result of a hard landing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# WPR14CA274