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December 10, 2022 · Cessna 172N · N422B
Socorro, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 10, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Socorro, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 172N (1977)
Tail Number
N422B
Operator
Evans Jack J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA062
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 Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind.
Full 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 MST
Nearest AirportSocorro Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length5841 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN422B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEvans Jack J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC