N497SJ

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S8497

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA348
Location
Orlando, FL
Event ID
20180531X41134
Coordinates
28.290832, -81.437225
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8497
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FXE FLIGHTCENTER CORP
Address
1635 NW 51ST PL HNGR 31
City
FORT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
FL 33309-2752
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that after he "touched down the airplane bounced a couple times and that's w[h]ere the hard landing occurred". Subsequently, the pilot landed the airplane without further incident.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA18CA348