N6319GCESSNA 172S2023-08-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S10781

Summary

On August 07, 2023, a Cessna 172S (N6319G) was involved in an incident near Waco, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The solo student pilot’s improper descent path which resulted in a hard landing on the nose wheel and subsequent bounced landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA355. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6319G.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 7, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA355
Location
Waco, TX
Event ID
20230809192831
Coordinates
31.613530, -97.226852
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The solo student pilot’s improper descent path which resulted in a hard landing on the nose wheel and subsequent bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S10781
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHUPERT RONNIE D
Address
883 MOORES RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SEAMAN
State / Zip Code
OH 45679-9743
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# CEN23LA355