Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare following an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported being high and fast on final approach. When he reduced power to land the airplane descended rapidly and landed hard. The left landing gear collapsed and the airplane exited the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR23LA327 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 27, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Nearest airport
- Sante Fe Regional (SAF)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 310Q
- N-number
- N117TC
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1973
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.