N798SP

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S8722

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 6, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA095
Location
Waco, TX
Event ID
20250213199693
Coordinates
31.637806, -97.074139
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and her improper pitch control during the attempted recovery that resulted in a nose down pitch attitude upon the second touchdown.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8722
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Address
C/O AIRCRAFT PILOT TRAINNING
3801 COMPUS DR
City
WACO
State / Zip Code
TX 76705
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# CEN25LA095