Accident · 2012-06-17

NTSB case ERA12CA439 · CESSNA 172S · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2012-06-17
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S (N387AF)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
KAUFMAN AIR INC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
KAUFMAN AIR INC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Source: NTSB case ERA12CA439

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
PilotPrivateNone57Class 3 (2011-11-07)121 total · 31 in this make/model · 15 as PIC · 8 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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