Accident · 2021-11-14
What the record says
- Event date
- 2021-11-14
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N61237)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Phoenix East Aviation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- PHOENIX EAST AVIATION LLC
Probable cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the lower fuselage and firewall.
Source: NTSB case ERA22LA065Flight 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 pilot flying | Student | None | 35 | Class 1 (2021-03-31) | 41 total · 41 in this make/model · 1 as PIC · 38 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.