Accident · 2019-03-31
What the record says
- Event date
- 2019-03-31
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 (N902RA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Rich Aviation Services Llc Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Rich Aviation Services Llc
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind for landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.
Source: NTSB case GAA19CA192Flight 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 2 (2018-08-07) | 42.2 total · 38.2 in this make/model · 6.1 as PIC · 10.1 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.