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
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