Aviation Accident Summary FTW88LA107

GRAHAM, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N4659G

CESSNA 172N

Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A SOLO ROUND-ROBIN CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING FLIGHT. HE MADE A HARD LANDING ON THE NOSE WHEEL THAT RESULTED IN A PROPELLER GROUND STRIKE AND DAMAGED ENGINE FIREWALL. GUSTY SURFACE WINDS PREVAILED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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