Accident · 2016-08-12
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-08-12
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 152 (N48440)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Hillsboro Aero Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- HILLSBORO AERO ACADEMY
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the engine mount.
Source: NTSB case GAA16CA431Flight 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 | 19 | Class 3 (2016-01-27) | 105.5 total · 105.5 in this make/model · 6 as PIC · 60 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.