NONE · CESSNA 182P · 2008-05-15 · Santa Maria, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX08LA140
Event ID
20080602X00763
Type
Accident
Date
2008-05-15
Location
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.898887, -120.457496
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
182P
Registration
N4660K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's alcohol use history to verify that he met the requirements and standards for medical certification.