CESSNA 172RG
Waterville, ME, April 6, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 6, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Waterville, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.52930, -69.67850 |
| Airport | Waterville Robert LaFleur Airp |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA183 |
| Event ID | 20220407104909 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172RG |
| Registration # | N9440D |
| Operator | Airlink Flight School |
| Owner | DA42 LLC. |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse.
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.