N92356

Substantial
None

Cessna 172S/N: 17261567

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 8, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA209
Location
Lubbock, TX
Event ID
20200706X73216
Coordinates
33.668609, -101.819999
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 approach and descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17261567
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HUB CITY AVIATION ACADEMY LLC
Address
6004 N CEDAR AVE
City
LUBBOCK
State / Zip Code
TX 79403-6845
Country
United States

Analysis

The solo student pilot reported that during landing, the airplane landed hard. The pilot subsequently taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. The forward fuselage, aft of the firewall was substantially damaged.

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# WPR20CA209