N9946Q

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17265890

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