CESSNA 172N
Socorro, NM — December 10, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 10, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA062 |
| Event ID | 20221212106441 |
| Location | Socorro, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.02247, -106.90313 |
| Airport | Socorro Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.