21 Nov 2021: CESSNA 172P NO SERIES — Chicago Executive Flight School — Wheeling, IL

On 21 Nov 2021, a CESSNA 172P NO SERIES operated by Chicago Executive Flight School was involved in an aviation accident near Wheeling, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the student pilot’s self-induced pressure to land after being admonished by the controller. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.