# NTSB Accident GAA19CA591
> **Cessna 182** · 2019-09-24 · ELIZABETHTOWN, NC, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA19CA591
- **Event ID:** 20191023X31849
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2019-09-24
- **Location:** ELIZABETHTOWN, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.601112, -78.578887
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 182
- **Registration:** N101SD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and postaccident fire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction during short final.

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