Accident · 2017-12-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-12-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172 (N524ND)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- University of North Dakota Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Probable cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the propeller striking the ground.
Source: NTSB case GAA18CA085Flight 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 | 20 | Class 1 (2017-03-02) | 74 total · 74 in this make/model · 5 as PIC · 22 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.