No fatalities
2 Aug 2023: CESSNA 172S — Wayman Aviation Academy — Clewiston, FL
On 2 Aug 2023, a CESSNA 172S operated by Wayman Aviation Academy was involved in an aviation accident near Clewiston, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 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 landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilotInstructor/check pilot