Accident · 2012-05-27
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 WPR12CA232Flight 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 | Private | None | 26 | Class 1 (2011-12-15) | 158 total · 158 in this make/model · 80 as PIC · 104 last 90 days |
| Other flight crew | Private | Airplane | 31 | Class 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.