CESSNA 172R near Lafayette, IN — 2009-03-17
Final reportCEN09CA217
- Date
- 2009-03-17
- Location
- Lafayette, IN, USA
- Airport
- LAF
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172R
- Registration
- N2382R
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
NTSB 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 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 coding
Related mishaps
- CUB CRAFTERS INC CC19-215
2026-06-09 · Plymouth, NH
- COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P-MENTOR
2026-06-09 · Pompano Beach, FL
- PIPER PA-28-180
2026-05-28 · Chesapeake, VA
- CESSNA 182
2026-05-28 · Dickinson, ND
- CESSNA 172
2026-05-27 · Naubinway, MI
- CESSNA R182
2026-05-26 · Fitchburg, MA