# NTSB Accident GAA16CA343
> **CESSNA 172** · 2016-06-29 · Frederick, MD, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA16CA343
- **Event ID:** 20160629X34426
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-06-29
- **Location:** Frederick, MD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.417499, -77.374443
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N2473G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touch down resulting in a bounced landing, subsequent hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.

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