Summary
On April 06, 2022, a Cessna 172RG (N9440D) was involved in an incident near Waterville, ME. 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 incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA183. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9440D.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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