Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 29, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA479
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Event ID
20170809X25257
Coordinates
33.675556, -117.868331
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Probable Cause and Findings
A hard landing and propeller strike for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ORANGE COUNTY FLIGHT CENTER INC
Address
19531 CAMPUS DR STE 4
City
SANTA ANA
State / Zip Code
CA 92707-5207
Country
United States
Analysis
The Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspector reported that, during a preflight inspection, the student pilot and designated pilot examiner observed propeller damage during their preflight inspection. Subsequently, a further inspection by maintenance personnel revealed substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The airplane was flown by numerous renter pilots prior to the damage being found, and none of them claimed responsibility for the damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA479