CESSNA 172S
Waco, TX — August 7, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 7, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA355 |
| Event ID | 20230809192831 |
| Location | Waco, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.61353, -97.22685 |
| Airport | WACO RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The solo student pilot’s improper descent path which resulted in a hard landing on the nose wheel and subsequent bounced 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.