CESSNA 172R
Chesterfield, MO — October 9, 2021
Event Information
| Date | October 9, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA014 |
| Event ID | 20211014104102 |
| Location | Chesterfield, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.66265, -90.64970 |
| Airport | SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS |
| 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 failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.
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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.