CESSNA 172

North La Junta, CO — October 2, 2025

Event Information

DateOctober 2, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN26LA004
Event ID20251003201778
LocationNorth La Junta, CO
CountryUSA
Coordinates38.05000, -103.50975
AirportLA JUNTA MUNI
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.

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.

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