No fatalities
14 Apr 2021: CESSNA 172P — Regal Air — Bellingham, WA
On 14 Apr 2021, a CESSNA 172P operated by Regal Air was involved in an aviation accident near Bellingham, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a loss of control during landing with a crosswind and subsequent nose over. 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’s inadequate flare resulting in a loss of control during landing with a crosswind and subsequent nose over.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotPilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedEffect on equipment