No fatalities

Hard Landing and Skid Following Balloon and Stall on Runway 25R (N137RJ)

Long Beach, CA, US

On June 25, 2007, a Cessna 172S (registration N137RJ) was involved in an aviation accident near Long Beach, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a hard landing. The crosswind was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

After touchdown, the airplane ballooned and stalled. The pilot attempted a go-around but was unable to recover, resulting in a hard landing and skid to the right. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.

Overview

A pilot reported experiencing a balloon and stall after touchdown while landing on runway 25R. The subsequent attempt to go-around was unsuccessful, leading to a hard landing and a skid to the right.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that after touchdown, the airplane ballooned and then stalled. He attempted to add power and execute a go-around but determined it was too late, and the airplane landed hard and skidded to the right. The pilot noted that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Wind conditions at the time of the accident were reported as from 170 degrees at 7 knots.

Damage Assessment

The Federal Aviation Administration accident coordinator reported that the firewall was damaged as a result of the hard landing.

Additional Information

No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or occupants were provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jun 2007 Cessna 172S accident near Long Beach, CA?

After touchdown, the airplane ballooned and stalled. The pilot attempted a go-around but was unable to recover, resulting in a hard landing and skid to the right. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jun 2007 Cessna 172S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jun 2007 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N137RJ, at Long Beach, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a hard landing. The crosswind was a factor.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070723X01003. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.