N422B

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17268342

Summary

On December 10, 2022, a Cessna 172N (N422B) was involved in an incident near Socorro, NM. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA062. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N422B.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 10, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA062
Location
Socorro, NM
Event ID
20221212106441
Coordinates
34.022472, -106.903130
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17268342
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PRESTON RICHARD K TRUSTEE
Address
4968 ARROYO CHAMISA RD NE
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87111-3718
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# WPR23LA062