Cessna 162 accident near Broomfield, Colorado, July 17, 2013
On July 17, 2013 at about 11:50 pm local time, a Cessna 162, registered N60575, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (flare/touchdown) near Broomfield, Colorado (Rocky Mountain Regional airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 17, 2013 · about 11:50 pm local time
- Place
- Broomfield, Colorado · Rocky Mountain Regional · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 162 · all 162s on the register
- Registration
- N60575 · no longer on the register · serial 16200207
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
While maneuvering to land, the airplane was high on final approach. The pilot slipped the airplane to increase the descent rate. About 50 feet above the runway, the pilot transitioned from the slip to the landing attitude. The airplane bounced, and the pilot made a small power increase and lowered the nose. The airplane bounced a second time and began a porpoise-type oscillation. The pilot initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the pilot lost control of the airplane as its nose pitched up and the airplane rolled left. The airplane impacted a field next to the runway and substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage and both wings. A postaccident examination of the airplane by the NTSB and the FAA revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Abnormal runway contact during landing (flare/touchdown)
- Loss of control in flight during landing (flare/touchdown) defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability › Performance/control parameters › Directional control › Not attained/maintained
Pilot
- Certificate: sport pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 115 hours in all; 21 in this make and model; 4 in the last 90 days; 1 in the last 30 days; 60 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: December 7, 2012
- Medical certificate: Sport Pilot
- Seat: left
- Injury: minor injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 193 hours
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, April 10, 2013
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental Motors O-200-D (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Vector Air LLC
The flight
- Departed from: KEIK Erie CO at 11:20 pm
- Destination: KBJC Broomfield CO
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 29R, 9,000 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: at 3 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 7,000 ft
- Temperature: 90°F (32°C), dew point 39°F (4°C)
- Altimeter: 30.20 inHg
- Observation at 10:46 pm from KBJC
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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