No fatalities
5 Jul 2023: CESSNA 172R — Vermont Flight Academy Inc — Burlington, VT
On 5 Jul 2023, a CESSNA 172R operated by Vermont Flight Academy Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Burlington, VT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotIncorrect use/operationAbility to respond/compensateInstructor/check pilot