N9801V

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17264509

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA155
Location
South Bend, IN
Event ID
20140311X42253
Coordinates
41.708332, -86.317222
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9801V
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17264509
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3011 W BUCKEYE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85009-5734
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA155