No fatalities
CESSNA 152 accident at Pottstown, PA, 8 Aug 2025
On August 8, 2025, a CESSNA 152 was involved in an aviation accident near Pottstown, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mounts. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mounts.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintained