N1403RCESSNA 172S2023-08-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S9877

Summary

On August 02, 2023, a Cessna 172S (N1403R) was involved in an incident near Clewiston, FL. All 2 people 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA354. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1403R.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA354
Location
Clewiston, FL
Event ID
20230804192793
Coordinates
26.440000, -81.030000
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 landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9877
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MY WAY AVIATION LLC
Address
575 COCONUT CIR
City
WESTON
State / Zip Code
FL 33326-3322
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# CEN23LA354