Accident · 2025-01-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2025-01-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172N (N4942G)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse.
Source: NTSB case ERA25LA101Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Student | None | 40 | Class 3 (2024-12-31) | 24.7 total · 24.7 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.