N617SPCESSNA 1722025-10-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S8606

Summary

On October 03, 2025, a Cessna 172S (N617SP) was involved in an accident near North La Junta, CO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA004. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N617SP.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 2, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN26LA004
Location
North La Junta, CO
Event ID
20251003201778
Coordinates
38.050000, -103.509750
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8606
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EDB AIR INC
Address
24600 SW GAGE RD
City
WILSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
OR 97070-9799
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# CEN26LA004