N5181ACESSNA 172R2025-08-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172RS/N: 17281102

Summary

On August 28, 2025, a Cessna 172R (N5181A) was involved in an incident near Ardmore, OK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA350. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5181A.

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