Accident · 2011-02-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-02-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N378FA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Phoenix East Aviation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Phoenix East Aviation Inc.
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB case ERA11CA147Flight 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 | Student | None | 68 | Class 3 (2010-02-28) | 70 total · 70 in this make/model · 9 as PIC · 50 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.