Accident · 2026-03-21
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-03-21
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162 (N163TW)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- RAINIER FLIGHT SERVICE LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- RAINIER FLIGHT SERVICE LLC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a tail strike.
Source: NTSB case WPR26LA136Flight 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 | 39 | Class 3 (2025-02-28) | 102.6 total · 101.3 in this make/model · 1.8 as PIC · 14.5 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.