No fatalities

Touch-and-Go Landing Results in Firewall Damage

Corona, CA, United States

On April 21, 2009, a CESSNA 172M operated by Air Corona was involved in an aviation accident near Corona, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot executing a touch-and-go landing in calm winds made a hard nose-gear contact, causing the aircraft to bounce. A subsequent inspection revealed multiple wrinkles in the firewall.

Incident Overview and Immediate Actions During a touch-and-go landing conducted in calm wind conditions, the pilot allowed the nose gear to make a hard contact with the runway. The impact caused the aircraft to bounce back into the air. In response to the event, the pilot executed a go-around and subsequently completed a full-stop landing to conduct a thorough inspection of the aircraft for potential damage. ## Inspection Findings The post-landing inspection confirmed that the hard impact had resulted in multiple wrinkles in the firewall. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location were provided in the source material.

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Apr 2009 CESSNA 172M accident near Corona, CA?

A pilot executing a touch-and-go landing in calm winds made a hard nose-gear contact, causing the aircraft to bounce. A subsequent inspection revealed multiple wrinkles in the firewall.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Apr 2009 CESSNA 172M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Apr 2009 involved a CESSNA 172M, operated by Air Corona, at Corona, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper landing flare.