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Mar 15, 2026
N178DR accident at Cottonwood, AZ
Cessna 177 — Abnormal runway contact at P52 (Cottonwood, AZ)
DateMar 15, 2026
Tail numberN178DR
AircraftCessna 177 · Cessna Cardinal · C177
LocationP52 — Cottonwood, AZ
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR26LA128
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
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