CESSNA 172R
Birchwood, AK — September 18, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 18, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA100 |
| Event ID | 20211007104066 |
| Location | Birchwood, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.36620, -149.50830 |
| Airport | Birchwood |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot, and student pilot’s improper landing flare, resulting in a hard 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.