On 23 Mar 2015, a CESSNA 172S S was involved in an aviation accident near Camarillo, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage occurred were not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A routine maintenance inspection discovered buckling in the lower firewall and floor under the rudder pedals, consistent with a hard landing. No hard landings were reported, and the circumstances are unknown.
Discovery During Maintenance
A routine maintenance inspection of an airplane revealed substantial damage. The mechanic observed buckling in the lower firewall and in the floor beneath the rudder pedals. This pattern of damage is consistent with that which would result from a hard landing.
Operator Reports
According to the operator, no hard landings were reported for the aircraft prior to the inspection. The crew and timeline surrounding the occurrence of the damage are not known.
Mechanical Status
It is unknown whether any pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airframe or engine existed that would have precluded normal operation.