No fatalities
20 Apr 2022: CESSNA 172I — ROADRUNNER FLIGHT SCHOOL LLC — Blanding, UT
On 20 Apr 2022, a CESSNA 172I operated by ROADRUNNER FLIGHT SCHOOL LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Blanding, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilotEffect on equipment