Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA183
Location
Waterville, ME
Event ID
20220407104909
Coordinates
44.529301, -69.678498
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 incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9440D
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172RG1162
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 1251
Status
Deregistered
City
NEWPORT
State / Zip Code
WA 99156-1251
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# ERA22LA183