N172CSCessna 1722020-09-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Cessna 172S/N: 17262260

Summary

On September 07, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N172CS) was involved in an accident near Stuart Island, WA. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR20CA300. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N172CS.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 7, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA300
Location
Stuart Island, WA
Event ID
20200909X25351
Coordinates
48.684444, -123.209720
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17262260
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9021
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# WPR20CA300