CESSNA 172P
Wheeling, IL — November 21, 2021
Event Information
| Date | November 21, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA043 |
| Event ID | 20211122104286 |
| Location | Wheeling, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.12244, -87.90666 |
| Airport | CHICAGO EXEC |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the student pilot’s self-induced pressure to land after being admonished by the controller.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.