N64AF

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172RS/N: 17280069

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA292
Location
Burlington, VT
Event ID
20230710192579
Coordinates
44.471955, -73.153276
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17280069
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
172RC72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VERMONT FLIGHT ACADEMY
Address
308 DAVINCI DR
City
SOUTH BURLINGTON
State / Zip Code
VT 05403
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# CEN23LA292