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October 29, 2006 · Cessna 172 · N8196B
Maryville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Maryville, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8196B
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA012
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing. The pilot stated, "By the time we got up, I decided it was getting too dark so I circled back around to land. As I descended, I was not able to see as well as normal. As we touched the ground, we bounced a little, then touched down. The front wheel broke off which caused the nose of the airplane to go into the ground which then caused the plane to flip over onto its top." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing leading to the nose gear overload.
Full Narrative
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing. The pilot stated, "By the time we got up, I decided it was getting too dark so I circled back around to land. As I descended, I was not able to see as well as normal. As we touched the ground, we bounced a little, then touched down. The front wheel broke off which caused the nose of the airplane to go into the ground which then caused the plane to flip over onto its top." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:02 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledMvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8196B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC