Cessna 172RG
Lafayette, IN — September 21, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA416 |
| Event ID | 20200922X00441 |
| Location | Lafayette, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.41973, -86.89064 |
| Airport | Purdue University Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172RG |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up landing.
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.