Accident · 2026-02-28
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-02-28
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N1071Z)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Aspen Flying Club Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Aspen Flying Club
Probable cause
The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
Source: NTSB case CEN26LA133Flight 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 | 62 | Class 3 (2026-03-03) | 159 total · 149 in this make/model · 11 as PIC · 27 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.