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August 23, 2021 · Cessna 172N NO Series · N737GL
Hayward, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hayward, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N NO Series (1977)
Tail Number
N737GL
Operator
Flying Panthers Flight School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA331
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 Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:28 PDT
Nearest AirportHayward Exec (1nm E)
Runway10L/
Runway Length3107 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N NO Series
Tail NumberN737GL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Panthers Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 55 F
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time11:54
Weather SourceWFAC