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March 17, 2009 · Cessna 172R · N2382R
Lafayette, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lafayette, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N2382R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA217
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 out, but that the airplane came down hard, bouncing several times and collapsing the nose landing gear before the airplane came to a stop. The firewall and fuselage skins showed evidence of buckling.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPurdue University Airport (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length4225 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN2382R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC