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Student Pilot's Fourth Landing Ends with Nose Wheel Strut Failure (N5653G)

London, OH, US

On August 21, 1993, a Cessna 172 (registration N5653G) operated by Eric Richmond was involved in an aviation accident near London, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER LANDING, AND SUBSEQUENT DEPARTURE FROM THE RUNWAY AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. 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 a fourth landing attempt, a student pilot applied partial right brake, causing the airplane to veer. After straightening, applying power and back pressure led to a second liftoff, followed by a touchdown on a dirt embankment, breaking the nose wheel strut.

Event

A student pilot was conducting landing practice, successfully completing three landings before the incident occurred on the fourth approach.

Sequence of Events

During the fourth landing and touchdown, the student pilot partially applied the right brake. This caused the airplane to veer to the right. The pilot managed to straighten the airplane on the runway. Following this, the pilot applied partial power to the engine and back pressure to the yoke, which caused the airplane to become airborne again. While airborne, the airplane floated to the right. When it touched down again, the airplane impacted a dirt embankment. The impact resulted in the nose wheel strut breaking off from the airplane.

Damage

The nose wheel strut broke off due to the impact with the dirt embankment. No other damage was specified in the source.

Pilot Information

The pilot was a student pilot conducting landing practice. No further details about the pilot's experience or qualifications were provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Aug 1993 Cessna 172 accident near London, OH?

During a fourth landing attempt, a student pilot applied partial right brake, causing the airplane to veer. After straightening, applying power and back pressure led to a second liftoff, followed by a touchdown on a dirt embankment, breaking the nose wheel strut.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Aug 1993 Cessna 172 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Aug 1993 involved a Cessna 172, registration N5653G, operated by Eric Richmond, at London, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER LANDING, AND SUBSEQUENT DEPARTURE FROM THE RUNWAY AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13240. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.