Summary
On August 23, 2015, a Cessna 172 (N691SP) was involved in an incident near Springfield, OH. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
During a cross-country flight, the pilot reported that during landing he bounced hard two times. After the second bounce, he applied full power and aborted the landing. The pilot continued his cross-country flight to his final destination and landed without further incident. A post-flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA15CA237. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N691SP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
During a cross-country flight, the pilot reported that during landing he bounced hard two times. After the second bounce, he applied full power and aborted the landing. The pilot continued his cross-country flight to his final destination and landed without further incident. A post-flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot stated there were no 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# GAA15CA237