No fatalities

TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S accident at Janesville, WI, 24 Sept 2024

Janesville, WI, United States

On September 24, 2024, a TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S was involved in an aviation accident near Janesville, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in a hard, bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in a hard, bounced landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotInstructor/check pilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Sept 2024 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S accident near Janesville, WI?

The student pilot’s improper flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in a hard, bounced landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Sept 2024 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Sept 2024 involved a TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S, at Janesville, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s improper flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in a hard, bounced landing.