# NTSB Accident ERA15CA150
> **CESSNA 172S** · 2015-03-07 · Richmond, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA15CA150
- **Event ID:** 20150310X83524
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2015-03-07
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.505279, -77.319725
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172S
- **Registration:** N144ME
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.

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