No fatalities

CESSNA 152 accident at Pottstown, PA, 8 Aug 2025

Pottstown, PA, United States

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.

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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