N552GCRENQUIST GEORGE GS-2 SPORTSMAN2024-08-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

RENQUIST GEORGE GS-2 SPORTSMANS/N: 7266

Summary

On August 08, 2024, a Renquist George GS-2 SPORTSMAN (N552GC) was involved in an accident near Hawthorne, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The flight crew’s failure to maintain airspeed during a short field landing and the instructor’s delayed remediation, which resulted in a hard landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA272. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N552GC.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 8, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA272
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Event ID
20240812194909
Coordinates
33.922816, -118.335310
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight crew’s failure to maintain airspeed during a short field landing and the instructor’s delayed remediation, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RENQUIST GEORGE
Serial Number
7266
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
GS-2 SPORTSMAN
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
GS-2 SPORTSMAN

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ARNOLD LOREN WESLEY
Address
16280 CLARITY RD
City
ALPHARETTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30004-2301
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# WPR24LA272