N738VYCessna 1722020-06-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna 172S/N: 17270283

Summary

On June 12, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N738VY) was involved in an incident near Reedsburg, WI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted a hard, bounced landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA257. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N738VY.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 12, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA257
Location
Reedsburg, WI
Event ID
20200701X73550
Coordinates
43.528888, -89.983055
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted a hard, bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270283
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RPM AERO LLC
Address
6955 N KEATING AVE
City
LINCOLNWOOD
State / Zip Code
IL 60712-2407
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# CEN20CA257