N173MECessna 1722020-07-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna 172S/N: 172S8455

Summary

On July 05, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N173ME) was involved in an incident near Prattville, AL. 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 failure improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA263. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N173ME.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 5, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA263
Location
Prattville, AL
Event ID
20200729X94718
Coordinates
32.438610, -86.517776
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 failure improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8455
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOX AVIATION INC
Address
4651 HANGAR RD
City
MONTGOMERY
State / Zip Code
AL 36108-4857
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# ERA20CA263