Accident · 2026-03-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-03-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 177 (N178DR)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB case WPR26LA128Flight 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 | Student | None | 49 | Class 3 (2025-05-14) | 166 total · 132 in this make/model · 3 as PIC · 6 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.