Accident · 2018-08-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2018-08-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 (N9608H)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Crystal Aero Group, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Crystal River Aero Group, Inc.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB case GAA18CA478Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 76 | Class 3 (2017-06-07) | 522 total · 37 in this make/model · 368 as PIC · 3 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.