Summary
On September 22, 2023, a Cessna 172S (N391SP) was involved in an incident near Midland, TX. All 1 person 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, bounced landing, and the nose landing gear collapse.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA421. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N391SP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the nose landing gear collapse.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA421