Final None Feb 6, 2025

N798SP accident at Waco, TX

Cessna 172S — Hard landing at CNW (Waco, TX)

DateFeb 6, 2025
Tail numberN798SP
AircraftCessna 172S · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationCNW — Waco, TX
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA095

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.

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