CESSNA 172S
Clewiston, FL — August 2, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA354 |
| Event ID | 20230804192793 |
| Location | Clewiston, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.44000, -81.03000 |
| Airport | Clewiston |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot.
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.