No fatalities
Cessna 172 N accident at Englewood, CO, 8 Aug 2020
On August 8, 2020, a Cessna 172 N operated by Aspen Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a loss of control and a hard bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a loss of control and a hard bounced landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operationPilot