Accident · 2016-08-12

NTSB case GAA16CA431 · CESSNA 152 · Part 91

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 GAA16CA431

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Student pilot pilot flyingStudentNone19Class 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.

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