Final 1 minor Oct 2, 2025

N617SP accident at North La Junta, CO

Cessna 172 — Hard landing at LHX (North La Junta, CO)

DateOct 2, 2025
Tail numberN617SP
AircraftCessna 172 · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationLHX — North La Junta, CO
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN26LA004

Probable cause

The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.

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