N5181A

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172RS/N: 17281102

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 28, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA350
Location
Ardmore, OK
Event ID
20250828200897
Coordinates
34.303504, -97.016053
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17281102
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
172RC72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
C/O AVIATION SCIENCES INSTITUTE
425 W UNIVERSITY BLVD
City
DURANT
State / Zip Code
OK 74701-3347
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA350