Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Hayward, CA — 2021-08-23

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Date
2021-08-23
Location
Hayward, CA, USA
Airport
HWD
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N737GL
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during touchdown, the airplane bounced multiple times before he added power to go around. The pilot subsequently went around and landed without further incident. The lower fuselage and interior floorboards sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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