No fatalities
1 May 2024: CESSNA 172H — Southern Seaplane, Inc. — Belle Chasse, LA
On 1 May 2024, a CESSNA 172H operated by Southern Seaplane, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Belle Chasse, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The inadequate landing flare by the flight instructor that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The inadequate landing flare by the flight instructor that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintained