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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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