Accident · 2013-03-04
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-03-04
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172P (N89847)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Eastern Kentucky University Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Eastern Kentucky University
Probable cause
The student pilot’s improper flare during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB case ERA13CA154Flight 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 | 19 | Class 3 (2012-06-25) | 36 total · 36 in this make/model · 21 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.