Accident · 2016-06-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-06-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172 (N2473G)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Frederick Flight Center Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Frederick Flight Center
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touch down resulting in a bounced landing, subsequent hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
Source: NTSB case GAA16CA343Flight 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 | 41 | Class 3 (2015-06-17) | 49 total · 32 in this make/model · 2 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.