Final None Aug 27, 2025

N5181A accident at Ardmore, OK

Cessna 172R — Hard landing at ADM (Ardmore, OK)

DateAug 27, 2025
Tail numberN5181A
AircraftCessna 172R · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationADM — Ardmore, OK
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA350

Probable cause

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

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