No fatalities

CESSNA 172 K accident at Bluffton, OH, 13 Jun 2022

Bluffton, OH, United States

On June 13, 2022, a CESSNA 172 K was involved in an aviation accident near Bluffton, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s loss of control during climb after an aborted landing, 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 loss of control during climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotAngle of attack — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jun 2022 CESSNA 172 K accident near Bluffton, OH?

The student pilot’s loss of control during climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Jun 2022 CESSNA 172 K accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jun 2022 involved a CESSNA 172 K, at Bluffton, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s loss of control during climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.