# NTSB Accident GAA18CA085
> **CESSNA 172** · 2017-12-02 · Park Rapids, MN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA18CA085
- **Event ID:** 20171214X23802
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-12-02
- **Location:** Park Rapids, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.900833, -95.072502
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N524ND
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the propeller striking the ground.

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