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Cessna 172 Damaged in Dual Check-Out Landing Practice (N6317D)

Carbondale, IL, US

On September 6, 1983, a Cessna 172 (registration N6317D) was involved in an aviation accident near Carbondale, IL. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During touch-and-go landing practice at an airport, a Cessna 172 experienced two hard landings, resulting in a nose tire blowout and damage to the nose gear strut and engine firewall. The incident occurred while a flight instructor was providing a dual check-out for a private pilot.

Incident Details

A flight instructor (CFI) was conducting a dual check-out for a private pilot in a Cessna 172. After flying in the local area, they returned to the airport to practice touch-and-go landings on Runway 18. Winds were reported from 190 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 25 knots.

On the first approach, the private pilot stalled the aircraft during the landing, causing the nosewheel to hit hard. The CFI then took control to demonstrate the correct flare on the second touch-and-go landing. However, the aircraft was landed hard again, leading to a nose tire blowout. Subsequently, the aircraft bounced, and the nosewheel tracked to the right. The nose gear strut and engine firewall sustained damage.

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What happened in the 6 Sept 1983 Cessna 172 accident near Carbondale, IL?

During touch-and-go landing practice at an airport, a Cessna 172 experienced two hard landings, resulting in a nose tire blowout and damage to the nose gear strut and engine firewall. The incident occurred while a flight instructor was providing a dual check-out for a private pilot.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Sept 1983 involved a Cessna 172, registration N6317D, at Carbondale, IL.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X44479. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.