Summary
On July 29, 2017, a Cessna 172 (N1129K) was involved in an accident near Santa Ana, CA. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A hard landing and propeller strike for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA479. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1129K.
Accident Details
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)
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