N64203CESSNA 1722025-10-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17265084

Summary

On October 03, 2025, a Cessna 172 (N64203) was involved in an incident near Bluffton, OH. 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA26LA016. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N64203.

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