No fatalities
14 May 2022: CESSNA 140 — Estancia, NM
On 14 May 2022, a CESSNA 140 was involved in an aviation accident near Estancia, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable surface which resulted in his loss of aircraft control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable surface which resulted in his loss of aircraft control.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotEffect on operation