No fatalities

CESSNA 172N accident at Auburn, IN, 19 May 2022

Auburn, IN, United States

On May 19, 2022, a CESSNA 172N operated by Century Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Auburn, IN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Instructor/check pilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 May 2022 CESSNA 172N accident near Auburn, IN?

The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 May 2022 CESSNA 172N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 May 2022 involved a CESSNA 172N, operated by Century Aviation, at Auburn, IN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.