Accident · 2012-05-27

NTSB case WPR12CA232 · CESSNA 172S · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2012-05-27
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S (N21718)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
WESTWIND AVIATION INC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Westwind Aviation

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.

Source: NTSB case WPR12CA232

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
PilotPrivateNone26Class 1 (2011-12-15)158 total · 158 in this make/model · 80 as PIC · 104 last 90 days
Other flight crewPrivateAirplane31Class 1 (2008-07-09)250 total · 250 in this make/model · 160 as PIC · 43 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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