Summary
On September 24, 2024, a Textron Aviation INC 172S (N281EA) was involved in an incident near Janesville, WI. 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 flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA379. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N281EA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
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# CEN24LA379