N4942GCESSNA 172N2025-01-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17273489

Summary

On January 09, 2025, a Cessna 172N (N4942G) was involved in an incident near Mayfield, KY. 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 student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4942G.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 9, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA101
Location
Mayfield, KY
Event ID
20250122199580
Coordinates
36.773324, -88.584456
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273489
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6419 SHERMAN AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CINCINNATI
State / Zip Code
OH 45230-2843
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# ERA25LA101