Accident · 2016-04-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-04-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172 (N5275S)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Westwind School of Aeronautics Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Westwind School of Aeronautics
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, resulting in the subsequent porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
Source: NTSB case GAA16CA188Flight 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 | 30 | Class 1 (2015-10-13) | 75 total · 75 in this make/model · 4 as PIC · 35.2 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.