On July 25, 1982, a Cessna 172N (registration N4670J) operated by Dr. R.a. Repass was involved in an aviation accident near Somerset, KY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot on a controlled cross-country flight experienced a nose gear collapse after the aircraft bounced during landing at an en route airport.
What happened
The incident involved a student pilot conducting a controlled cross-country flight. During the approach and landing phase at the first en route airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties upon touchdown. A witness observed that the aircraft bounced during the landing sequence. Following this bounce, the nose gear collapsed before the aircraft had fully departed the runway surface.
The investigation
Investigation details regarding mechanical examination or specific maintenance records were not provided in the source material. The primary factual finding relies on the witness account of the bounce preceding the structural failure of the landing gear.
What happened in the 25 Jul 1982 Cessna 172N accident near Somerset, KY?
A student pilot on a controlled cross-country flight experienced a nose gear collapse after the aircraft bounced during landing at an en route airport.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Jul 1982 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N4670J, operated by Dr. R.a. Repass, at Somerset, KY.
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