N9946QCESSNA 172M2022-07-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17265890

Summary

On July 08, 2022, a Cessna 172M (N9946Q) was involved in an accident near South Portland, ME. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA303. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9946Q.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 8, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA303
Location
South Portland, ME
Event ID
20220711105440
Coordinates
43.644046, -70.305870
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17265890
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HORIZON AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 73
City
SINCLAIR
State / Zip Code
ME 04779-0073
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# ERA22LA303