No fatalities

CESSNA 172M accident at Shelbyville, TN, 15 Apr 2024

Shelbyville, TN, United States

On April 15, 2024, a CESSNA 172M operated by JKG LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Shelbyville, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Apr 2024 CESSNA 172M accident near Shelbyville, TN?

The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Apr 2024 CESSNA 172M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Apr 2024 involved a CESSNA 172M, operated by JKG LLC, at Shelbyville, TN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.