N51380CESSNA 172P2021-04-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172PS/N: 17274305

Summary

On April 14, 2021, a Cessna 172P (N51380) was involved in an incident near Bellingham, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a loss of control during landing with a crosswind and subsequent nose over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA157. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N51380.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA157
Location
Bellingham, WA
Event ID
20210415102913
Coordinates
48.792694, -122.537520
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a loss of control during landing with a crosswind and subsequent nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274305
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
172PC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIRCRAFT LEASING INC
Address
C/O REGAL AIR
10100 30TH AVE W STE C51
City
EVERETT
State / Zip Code
WA 98204-1394
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA157