No fatalities
19 Jul 2021: CESSNA 172 R — Rochester Air Center — Rochester, NY
On 19 Jul 2021, a CESSNA 172 R operated by Rochester Air Center was involved in an aviation accident near Rochester, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s excessive speed and improper landing flare which resulted in abnormal runway contact, porpoising, and substantial damage. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s excessive speed and improper landing flare which resulted in abnormal runway contact, porpoising, and substantial damage.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Pilot