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September 6, 1983 · Cessna 172 · N6317D
Carbondale, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Carbondale, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6317D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA427
THE INSTRUCTOR PLT (CFI) WAS PROVIDING A DUAL CHECK-OUT FOR A PRIVATE PLT IN THE CESSNA 172. AFTER FLYING IN THE LOCAL AREA, THEY RETURNED TO THE ARPT TO PRACTICE TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS ON RWY 18. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED FROM 190 DEG AT 20, GUSTING 25 KTS. ON THE 1ST APCH, THE PRIVATE PLT STALLED THE PLANE DURING THE LANDING & THE NOSEWHEEL HIT HARD. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL TO DEMONSTRATE THE CORRECT FLARE ON THE 2ND TOUCH-AND-GO. HOWEVER, THE ACFT WAS LANDED HARD AGAIN & THE NOSE TIRE BLEW OUT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT BOUNCED & THE NOSEWHEEL TRACKED TO THE RIGHT. THE NOSE GEAR STRUT & ENG FIRE WALL WERE DAMAGED.
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THE INSTRUCTOR PLT (CFI) WAS PROVIDING A DUAL CHECK-OUT FOR A PRIVATE PLT IN THE CESSNA 172. AFTER FLYING IN THE LOCAL AREA, THEY RETURNED TO THE ARPT TO PRACTICE TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS ON RWY 18. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED FROM 190 DEG AT 20, GUSTING 25 KTS. ON THE 1ST APCH, THE PRIVATE PLT STALLED THE PLANE DURING THE LANDING & THE NOSEWHEEL HIT HARD. THE CFI TOOK CONTROL TO DEMONSTRATE THE CORRECT FLARE ON THE 2ND TOUCH-AND-GO. HOWEVER, THE ACFT WAS LANDED HARD AGAIN & THE NOSE TIRE BLEW OUT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT BOUNCED & THE NOSEWHEEL TRACKED TO THE RIGHT. THE NOSE GEAR STRUT & ENG FIRE WALL WERE DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMurphysboro (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length5800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6317D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 20 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO