Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172M near South Bend, IN — 2014-02-26

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Date
2014-02-26
Location
South Bend, IN, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 172M
Registration
N9801V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage was incurred were not determined.

NTSB narrative

During an annual inspection on February 26, 2014, a mechanic discovered buckling, compression, and kinking of both firewall sections. In addition the front floor sections, front belly sections, front belly skin, center pedestal, and numerous stringers, and angles were damaged. The airplane was operated by a flying club. The flying club was unable to factually determine when the damage took place; however, it is possible that the damage was associated with nosewheel damage that was discovered earlier on December 2, 2013.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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