CESSNA 172N
Bandera, WA, October 18, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 18, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bandera, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.39537, -121.53647 |
| Airport | BANDERA STATE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA022 |
| Event ID | 20231025193299 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Registration # | N734LJ |
| Owner | James Mitchell |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
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.