No fatalities
6 Feb 2025: CESSNA 172S — Texas State Technical College — Waco, TX
On 6 Feb 2025, a CESSNA 172S operated by Texas State Technical College was involved in an aviation accident near Waco, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and her improper pitch control during the attempted recovery that resulted in a nose down pitch attitude upon the second touchdown. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and her improper pitch control during the attempted recovery that resulted in a nose down pitch attitude upon the second touchdown.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operationPilot