The flight instructor's failure to perform a go-around during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to brief the student pilot on the positive transfer of aircraft control during preflight.
N33FM
2012 CESSNA 172S
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
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Observed Flights
| Date | From | To | Duration | Max Alt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 20:02Z | VQQ | VQQ | 31 min | 2,025 ft |
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NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Jun 11, 2017
Accident
Substantial Ravenna, OH
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB GAA17CA337