# NTSB Accident FTW02LA188
> **Cessna 182Q** · 2002-06-21 · Midland, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW02LA188
- **Event ID:** 20020626X00973
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-06-21
- **Location:** Midland, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.942499, -102.201942
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 182Q
- **Registration:** N5327N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's hard landing as a result of her improper landing flare.  Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations.

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