Summary
On June 13, 2024, a Textron Aviation INC 172 (N272HF) was involved in an incident near Chesapeake, VA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA281. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N272HF.
Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 13, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA281
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Event ID
20240628194567
Coordinates
36.664312, -76.321764
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HORIZON FLIGHT CENTER LLC
Address
2801 AIRPORT DR
City
CHESAPEAKE
State / Zip Code
VA 23323-6411
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# ERA24LA281