CESSNA 172
North La Junta, CO, October 2, 2025
Event Information
| Date | October 2, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | North La Junta, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.05000, -103.50975 |
| Airport | LA JUNTA MUNI |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA004 |
| Event ID | 20251003201778 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N617SP |
| Operator | NA |
| Owner | EDB AIR INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
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.