CESSNA 172R
Lafayette, IN — March 17, 2009
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA217 |
| Event ID | 20090318X51159 |
| Location | Lafayette, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.41250, -86.93694 |
| Airport | Purdue University Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while performing a touch and go landing, a gust of wind turned the airplane. He stated that he applied some power and straightened the airplane but the airplane came down hard and bounced. He stated that the airplane bounced several times and then came down hard on the nose landing gear. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a stop. The firewall and fuselage skins showed evidence of buckling.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.