ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355360
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| Date: | Thursday 21 August 1997 |
| Time: | 16:02 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172RG |
| Owner/operator: | Justice Aviation Inc. |
| Registration: | N9710B |
| MSN: | 172RG0983 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6237 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-F1A6 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lancaster, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Santa Monica, CA |
| (KWJF) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot landed hard, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the aircraft veered to the left off the runway. The air traffic control tower reported that the winds were from 220 degrees at 18 knots at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that the landing gear position indicator lights reflected that the gear was down before touchdown.
Probable Cause: Improper flare.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA297
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 11:11 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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