CESSNA 172M
South Portland, ME — July 8, 2022
Event Information
| Date | July 8, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA303 |
| Event ID | 20220711105440 |
| Location | South Portland, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.64405, -70.30587 |
| Airport | PORTLAND INTL JETPORT |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
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.