N80619

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 17266673

Summary

On October 21, 2022, a Cessna 172 (N80619) was involved in an accident near Toughkenamon, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA036. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N80619.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 21, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA036
Location
Toughkenamon, PA
Event ID
20221024106184
Coordinates
39.831834, -75.767872
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17266673
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEVEL FLIGHT AVIATION LLC
Address
5388 FAIRLAWN SHORES TRL SE
City
PRIOR LAKE
State / Zip Code
MN 55372-1966
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# ERA23LA036