Probable cause
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the first approach for landing the wind affected his alignment to the runway, and he performed a go-around. On the second attempt, the approach seemed normal until the pilot flared the airplane excessively, resulting in a stall and subsequent hard landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall and wing.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR11CA077 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 12, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Corona, California
- Nearest airport
- Corona Municipal (AJO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Cessna 177
- N-number
- N2262Y
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.