N46055CESSNA 172I2022-04-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172IS/N: 17257016

Summary

On April 20, 2022, a Cessna 172I (N46055) was involved in an accident near Blanding, UT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA161. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N46055.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA161
Location
Blanding, UT
Event ID
20220421104981
Coordinates
37.583333, -109.483270
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17257016
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
172IC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR22LA161