Accident · 2012-09-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-09-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N9965P)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Tailwheels Etc Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Tailwheels Etc.
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB case ERA12CA560Flight 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 | 64 | Class 3 (2012-06-12) | 60 total · 60 in this make/model · 6 as PIC · 60 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.