Accident · 2023-08-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-08-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N1403R)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Wayman Aviation Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Wayman Aviation Academy
Probable cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot.
Source: NTSB case CEN23LA354Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 26 | Class 1 (2020-01-28) | — |
| Student pilot pilot flying | Student | None | 19 | Class 1 (2022-09-01) | — |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.