Accident · 2020-08-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2020-08-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 (N103VK)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Westwind School of Aeronautics Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Westwind School of Aeronautics LLC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper pitch attitude and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors delayed remedial action.
Source: NTSB case WPR20CA293Flight 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 | Airplane | 20 | Class 1 (2019-06-19) | 205 total · 205 in this make/model · 109 as PIC · 62 last 90 days |
| Flight instructor pilot flying | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 30 | Class 2 (2019-06-01) | 639 total · 328 in this make/model · 563 as PIC · 74 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.