# NTSB Accident LAX08LA140
> **CESSNA 182P** · 2008-05-15 · Santa Maria, CA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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