Accident · 2009-07-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-07-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N538ND)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- UND Aerospace Foundation
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB case CEN09CA404Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student pilot | Student | None | 23 | Class 1 (2009-05-28) | 23 total · 23 in this make/model · 0 as PIC · 23 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.