N9608H

Substantial
None

Cessna 172S/N: 17266261

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 6, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA478
Location
Crystal River, FL
Event ID
20180808X32852
Coordinates
28.867221, -82.574722
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
17266261
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CAG AIRCRAFT HOLDINGS LLC
Address
718 N LINDBERG TERR
City
CRYSTAL RIVER
State / Zip Code
FL 34429
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane landed hard and the propeller struck the runway.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.

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# GAA18CA478