No fatalities

CESSNA 172 N accident at Miami, FL, 6 Aug 2021

Miami, FL, United States

On August 6, 2021, a CESSNA 172 N operated by ADF Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Miami, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Descent rate — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedLateral/bank control

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Aug 2021 CESSNA 172 N accident near Miami, FL?

The failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Aug 2021 CESSNA 172 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Aug 2021 involved a CESSNA 172 N, operated by ADF Airways, at Miami, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff.