N6330VCessna 172RG2020-09-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna 172RGS/N: 172RG0628

Summary

On September 21, 2020, a Cessna 172RG (N6330V) was involved in an incident near Lafayette, IN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA416. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6330V.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 21, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA416
Location
Lafayette, IN
Event ID
20200922X00441
Coordinates
40.419727, -86.890640
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172RG0628
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172RGC72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172RG

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEGACY LSA LLC
Address
1 BRIERCROFT OFFICE PARK
City
LUBBOCK
State / Zip Code
TX 79412-3000
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA416