Accident · 2008-02-08
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-02-08
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Cessna 152 (N24768)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Skymates Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Skymates Inc.
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty surface winds and the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
Source: NTSB case DFW08CA093Flight 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 | 27 | Class 1 (2007-05-01) | 50 total · 50 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.