N53402

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17274743

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 10, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA067
Location
Concord, NH
Event ID
20161115X44229
Coordinates
43.202777, -71.502220
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
17274743
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ANVAB INC DBA
Address
71 AIRPORT RD
City
CONCORD
State / Zip Code
NH 03301
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the second landing of a closed traffic pattern flight, the airplane "ballooned" in the landing flare and touched down "hard." The pilot further reported that she aborted the landing and landed without further incident.

The firewall sustained substantial damage.

The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# GAA17CA067