Accident · 2013-08-10

NTSB case WPR13CA375 · CESSNA 172S · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2013-08-10
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S (N544ER)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY INC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Source: NTSB case WPR13CA375

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
PilotStudentNone20Class 1 (2013-05-06)54 total · 54 in this make/model · 2 as PIC · 30 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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