| Crash location | 42.190277°N, 122.660556°W |
| Nearest city | Ashland, OR
42.194576°N, 122.709477°W 2.5 miles away |
| Tail number | N738AJ |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 25 Jul 2012 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 172N |
| Additional details: | None |
The student pilot said that she was practicing short-field landings. On her third landing, she flared too early and landed hard. The airplane bounced and porpoised, which bent and wrinkled the lower half of the firewall.
The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.