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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 172N · Gainesville, FL · July 25, 1989

Date: July 25, 1989 · 10:46 local
Place: Gainesville, FL
Airport: Gainesville Regional Airport
Phase of flight: Level Off Touchdown
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N5186J
NTSB investigation: NTSBMIA89LA207
Reported as: Cessna 172N
Reported engine: Lycoming O320H2AD
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 31 total2 in this make and model28 in the last 90 days

N5186JRegistration cancelled Sep 12, 1990 · Cessna 172NS/N 17273723 Airframe modelCessna 172N

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What happened

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Student on solo crosscountry made hard landing and collapsed nose gear.

As the FAA filed it

STUDENT ON SOLO CROSSCOUNTRY MADE HARD LANDING AND COLLAPSED NOSE GEAR.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB MIA89LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGainesville, FLThe student's improper flare for landing. The crosswind (quartering headwind) and the student's lack of experience in this aircraft were considered to be contributing factors.Jul 25, 1989 · Substantial damage