ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298825
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| Date: | Friday 23 June 2000 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Langa Aircraft Resources, Inc |
| Registration: | N4919G |
| MSN: | 17273466 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6422 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-H2AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | GREENVILLE, Illinois -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | GREENVILLE , IL (KGRE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was making his first solo flight when the accident occurred. He stated that while inspecting the airplane after the first landing it was discovered that the propeller had contacted the ground. He also stated that the nose gear wheel bearing was 'out'. Inspection of the airplane revealed the nose gear, propeller, and firewall were damaged during the accident.
Probable Cause: the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI00LA169
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 23:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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