No fatalities
10 Dec 2022: CESSNA 172N — EVANS JACK J — Socorro, NM
On 10 Dec 2022, a CESSNA 172N operated by EVANS JACK J was involved in an aviation accident near Socorro, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind. 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotStudent/instructed pilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation