MINR · CESSNA 172M · 2024-05-01 · Westminster, MD, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA24LA204
Event ID
20240501194193
Type
Accident
Date
2024-05-01
Location
Westminster, MD, USA
Coordinates
39, -77
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172M
Registration
N1377U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a simulated loss of engine power approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the approach and subsequent aborted landing.