Accident · 2025-03-20
What the record says
- Event date
- 2025-03-20
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 152 (N68332)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- U.S. Aviation Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- US Aviation Academy
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind and windshear during landing.
Source: NTSB case CEN25LA134Flight 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 | Private | Airplane | 24 | Class 1 (2021-08-26) | 234.1 total · 200.7 in this make/model · 135.6 as PIC · 18.8 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.