N29334Cessna 1772020-06-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna 177S/N: 17700820

Summary

On June 29, 2020, a Cessna 177 (N29334) was involved in an incident near Pittsfield, MA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA242. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N29334.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 29, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA242
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Event ID
20200701X12327
Coordinates
42.427501, -73.290832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17700820
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
177C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
177

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BURGER CALE L
Address
180 MAIN RD N
City
HAMPDEN
State / Zip Code
ME 04444-1603
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA242