Accident · 2025-02-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2025-02-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N798SP)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Texas State Technical College
Probable cause
The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and her improper pitch control during the attempted recovery that resulted in a nose down pitch attitude upon the second touchdown.
Source: NTSB case CEN25LA095Flight 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 pilot flying | Student | None | 18 | Class 1 (2024-08-19) | 51 total · 51 in this make/model · 2 as PIC · 24 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.