N9853L

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172PS/N: 17276639

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 17, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA058
Location
Tamuning
Event ID
20150504X14247
Coordinates
13.483888, 144.799163
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control, resulting in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276639
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
172PC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TREND VECTOR AVIATION INT
Address
17-3404 NEPTUNE AVE
City
BARRIGADA
State / Zip Code
GU 96913
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that during the landing flare, he landed hard. He reported that he performed a go-around and then landed without further incident. A post flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.

The operator reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA15CA058