N64203

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17265084

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 3, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA016
Location
Bluffton, OH
Event ID
20251015201863
Coordinates
40.885444, -83.868639
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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17265084
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VANCE NICHOLAS D
Address
1080 NAVAJO DR
City
BLUFFTON
State / Zip Code
OH 45817-9666
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# ERA26LA016