Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Socorro, NM — 2022-12-10

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Date
2022-12-10
Location
Socorro, NM, USA
Airport
KONM
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N422B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that, while on approach, the airplane encountered turbulence with wind gusts. During the flare, the airplane landed hard and bounced. A wind gust raised the right wing turning the airplane off the runway to the left side toward rising terrain. The pilot applied full power to avoid the terrain when the stall warning horn sounded. The airplane subsequently collided with terrain, substantially damaging both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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