NTSB WPR22LA175 — 2022-04-16 · Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Current FAA registration · N2837X

Make / Model: CESSNA 177
Year of manufacture: 1967 · 55 years old at event
Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 hp)
Seats / Engines: 4 seats · 1 engine
Last airworthiness date: 19671115
ADS-B equipped: Yes — Mode-S A2DC83

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry (releasable master file).

Aircraft involved

N2837X Cessna 177 None

Probable cause & findings

The pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Factual narrative

The pilot-rated student reported that, while landing, the airplane landed hard and bounced twice. The instructor then told the pilot to perform a go-around. The pilot applied full power but was unable to control the airplane and decided to turn over the controls to the flight instructor. According to the pilot, the instructor was able to land safely after declaring an emergency. The stabilator, right wing and aileron were substantially damaged. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12

NTSB Findings

FAA avdata. C = Cause, F = Factor.

— Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
— Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring other person-Instructor/check pilot
— Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Student/instructed pilot
— Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Student/instructed pilot

Verbatim from NTSB's published report. Source file NTSB_2022_WPR22LA175.txt. Findings + structured fields enriched from FAA avall.mdb. Full investigation docket on data.ntsb.gov ↗.

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