Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA166
Location
Laredo, TX
Event ID
20210326102807
Coordinates
27.544194, -99.461583
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
7
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9177M
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20700677
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
MALLORCA 219
COL SAN PATRICIO
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN PEDRO GARZA GA
State / Zip Code
66270
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the personal flight stated that the airplane encountered an “updraft” during a landing flare, which he compensated for, but the airplane bounced twice and experienced a hard landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction/failure that would have precluded normal airplane 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# CEN21LA166