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June 15, 2010 · Cessna 172 S · N52519
Traverse City, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2010
Location
Traverse City, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S
Tail Number
N52519
Operator
Northwestern Michigan College
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA325
During a scheduled 50/100 hour inspection by the operator, the engine firewall was discovered to be bent and wrinkled when the engine cowl was removed. Following the discovery, the operator performed a hard landing inspection of the airplane. The operator stated that a hard landing was not reported by any of its students or flight instructors.
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C
Full Narrative
During a scheduled 50/100 hour inspection by the operator, the engine firewall was discovered to be bent and wrinkled when the engine cowl was removed. Following the discovery, the operator performed a hard landing inspection of the airplane. The operator stated that a hard landing was not reported by any of its students or flight instructors.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCherry Capital Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN52519
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorthwestern Michigan College
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0