No fatalities

Mid-Air Collision Between Cessna 172N and Ultralight on Downwind, No Injuries (N258ER)

Paris, TN, US

On March 29, 1995, a Cessna 172N (registration N258ER) was involved in an aviation accident near Paris, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain proper visual lookout during landing at the uncontrolled airport. 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.

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A Cessna 172N and a C.G.S. Hawk Classic ultralight collided on downwind for Runway 30, damaging the Cessna's right wing and breaking off the ultralight's right landing gear. Both landed safely with no injuries.

Incident Overview

A Cessna 172N and a C.G.S. Hawk Classic ultralight aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision while both were on the downwind leg for Runway 30. The right landing gear of the ultralight struck the right wing of the Cessna 172N during the incident.

Aircraft Damage

The collision caused substantial damage to the right wing of the Cessna 172N. On the ultralight, the right landing gear was broken off entirely. Despite the impact, both aircraft continued flying and completed their landings without sustaining any additional damage.

Pilot Accounts

Both pilots reported that they did not see the other aircraft until after the collision had occurred. The incident resulted in no injuries to either pilot or any other individuals.

Operational Context

The occurrence took place while both aircraft were operating on the downwind leg for Runway 30. No further details regarding the time of day, weather conditions, or ATC involvement were provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Mar 1995 Cessna 172N accident near Paris, TN?

A Cessna 172N and a C.G.S. Hawk Classic ultralight collided on downwind for Runway 30, damaging the Cessna's right wing and breaking off the ultralight's right landing gear. Both landed safely with no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Mar 1995 Cessna 172N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Mar 1995 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N258ER, at Paris, TN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain proper visual lookout during landing at the uncontrolled airport.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03076. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.