Accident · 2015-08-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2015-08-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172 (N691SP)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- AVIATION SALES INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- AVIATION SALES INC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB case GAA15CA237Flight 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 | Private | Airplane | 54 | Class 2 (2014-09-18) | 615 total · 200 in this make/model · 572 as PIC · 26 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.