# NTSB Accident LAX98LA012
> **Mikoyan MiG MIG 15UTI** · 1997-10-16 · RENO, NV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX98LA012
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09057
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-10-16
- **Location:** RENO, NV, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mikoyan MiG
- **Model:** MIG 15UTI
- **Registration:** N17KM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery technique.

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