CESSNA 172
Sand Point, ID — April 3, 2021
Event Information
| Date | April 3, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA153 |
| Event ID | 20210403102859 |
| Location | Sand Point, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.29953, -116.56013 |
| Airport | SANDPOINT |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control and subsequent nose over.
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.