N61237CESSNA 172S2021-11-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S10674

Summary

On November 14, 2021, a Cessna 172S (N61237) was involved in an incident near Palm Coast, FL. 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 subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the lower fuselage and firewall.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA065. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N61237.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 14, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA065
Location
Palm Coast, FL
Event ID
20211118104269
Coordinates
29.467205, -81.200215
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 subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the lower fuselage and firewall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S10674
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PHOENIX EAST AVIATION LLC
Address
561 PEARL HARBOR DR
City
DAYTONA BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32114-3845
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# ERA22LA065