No fatalities
8 Jul 2022: CESSNA 172P — Hillsboro Aero Academy — Portland, OR
On 8 Jul 2022, a CESSNA 172P operated by Hillsboro Aero Academy was involved in an aviation accident near Portland, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot