Accident · 2012-09-01
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-09-01
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N2409E)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Academy of Aviation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Academy of Aviation
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB case ERA12CA569Flight 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 | 51 | Class 3 (2011-05-17) | 55 total · 55 in this make/model · 6 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.