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Substantial damage after hard landing during go-around (N46188)

Plymouth, MI, US

On September 13, 1983, a Cessna 172 (registration N46188) was involved in an aviation accident near Plymouth, MI. 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 2026-06-20Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered N46188
Aircraft registered N46188. Photo: FlugKerl2 / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A pilot encountered heavy turbulence and elected to go around on approach to runway 18. On the second attempt, the aircraft floated in bumpy conditions before touching down nosewheel first and sustaining substantial damage.

What happened

The pilot reported that during an approach to land on runway 18, he encountered heavy turbulence and elected to go around. He reported the wind was from 180 degrees at 15 knots, gusting 25 knots. On the second approach, turbulence was encountered again. The aircraft was fast and began to float in bumpy conditions. Subsequently, it touched down nosewheel first and landed hard which resulted in substantial damage.

Findings

The pilot reported that during an approach to land on runway 18, he encountered heavy turbulence and elected to go around. He reported the wind was from 180 degrees at 15 knots, gusting 25 knots. On the second approach, turbulence was encountered again. The aircraft was fast and began to float in bumpy conditions. Subsequently, it touched down nosewheel first and landed hard which resulted in substantial damage.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Sept 1983 Cessna 172 accident near Plymouth, MI?

A pilot encountered heavy turbulence and elected to go around on approach to runway 18. On the second attempt, the aircraft floated in bumpy conditions before touching down nosewheel first and sustaining substantial damage.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Sept 1983 involved a Cessna 172, registration N46188, at Plymouth, MI.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X44486. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.