# NTSB Accident ERA14CA160
> **CESSNA 172N** · 2014-03-08 · Charlottesville, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA14CA160
- **Event ID:** 20140320X40839
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-03-08
- **Location:** Charlottesville, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.13972, -78.452224
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N5423J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and substantial damage to the firewall.

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