CESSNA 172S
Midland, TX — September 22, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 22, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA421 |
| Event ID | 20230926193143 |
| Location | Midland, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.03639, -102.10138 |
| Airport | Midland Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the 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.