Cessna 172
Wilmington, DE — September 7, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA318 |
| Event ID | 20200915X42025 |
| Location | Wilmington, DE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.67652, -75.60304 |
| Airport | New Castle Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.