CESSNA 172S
The Rock, GA, April 13, 2026
Event Information
| Date | April 13, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | The Rock, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | THOMASTON-UPSON COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA174 |
| Event ID | 20260416202830 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Registration # | N63405 |
| Operator | US Aviation Academy |
| Owner | CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION LLC |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.
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.