On June 23, 2000, a Cessna 172N (registration N4919G) was involved in an aviation accident near Greenville, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience. 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 pilot's first solo flight ended with ground contact during landing, damaging the propeller, nose gear, and firewall of the aircraft.
What happened
The accident occurred while a pilot was conducting his initial solo flight. During a post-landing inspection following the first touchdown, the pilot observed that the aircraft's propeller had struck the ground. He further noted that the wheel bearing on the nose landing gear appeared to be failed or detached.
A subsequent physical examination of the airplane confirmed significant damage. The investigation revealed that the nose landing gear assembly was compromised, the propeller blades were damaged from ground contact, and the firewall sustaining the engine mount had sustained impact damage.
What happened in the 23 Jun 2000 Cessna 172N accident near Greenville, IL?
A pilot's first solo flight ended with ground contact during landing, damaging the propeller, nose gear, and firewall of the aircraft.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jun 2000 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Jun 2000 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N4919G, at Greenville, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
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