No fatalities
3 Apr 2021: CESSNA 172 B — Sand Point, ID
On 3 Apr 2021, a CESSNA 172 B was involved in an aviation accident near Sand Point, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control and subsequent nose over.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintained