N737WACessna 1722020-07-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna 172S/N: 17269722

Summary

On July 11, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N737WA) was involved in an incident near Pickens, SC. 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 and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA249. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N737WA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 11, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA249
Location
Pickens, SC
Event ID
20200713X80346
Coordinates
34.810001, -82.702774
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 and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17269722
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLYING TACO LLC
Address
2124 MCKELVEY RD
City
FOUNTAIN INN
State / Zip Code
SC 29644-9103
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# ERA20CA249