CESSNA 172
Bluffton, OH, October 3, 2025
Event Information
| Date | October 3, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bluffton, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.88544, -83.86864 |
| Airport | BLUFFTON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA016 |
| Event ID | 20251015201863 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N64203 |
| Operator | Bluffton Flying Service |
| 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.
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.