N281EA

Substantial
None

TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172SS/N: 172S13043

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

Date
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA379
Location
Janesville, WI
Event ID
20241001195235
Coordinates
42.620253, -89.041567
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 flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in a hard, bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Serial Number
172S13043
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
172S
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ELEVATION AIR CAPITAL LLC
Address
1710 W AIRPORT RD
City
JANESVILLE
State / Zip Code
WI 53546-9123
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# CEN24LA379