Accident · 2026-04-13
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-04-13
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N63405)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- U.S. Aviation Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- US Aviation Academy
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA174Flight 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 | 32 | Class 3 (2024-09-03) | 54 total · 44 in this make/model · 2 as PIC · 21 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.