# NTSB Accident ATL04LA059
> **SOCATA TB21** · 2003-12-27 · Spruce Pine, NC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL04LA059
- **Event ID:** 20040105X00006
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-12-27
- **Location:** Spruce Pine, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.944442, -81.995552
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SOCATA
- **Model:** TB21
- **Registration:** N1879S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate flare, and his failure to maintain directional control.  The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and trees are a contributing factor.

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