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Nose Wheel Rim Bent and Firewall Buckled After Harsh Landing During Training Flight (N1689F)

Waycross, GA, US

On December 6, 2005, a Cessna 172H (registration N1689F) operated by Arnzen Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Waycross, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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

During a training flight at Waycross Municipal Airport, a dual instruction flight experienced a harsh landing on runway 36. The CFI inspected the landing gear afterwards and found no damage. Two days later, the mechanic discovered a bent nose wheel rim and buckled firewall.

Flight Details

The flight was conducted as a dual instruction session with a certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot. The purpose was to provide training in the traffic pattern at Waycross Municipal Airport, Georgia, focusing on takeoffs and landings.

The Landing and Inspection

During the third landing on runway 36, the CFI described the touchdown as "harsh." After the landing, the aircraft was taxied back to the ramp. The CFI immediately conducted a brief inspection of the landing gear but noted no signs of damage. No further action was taken at that time.

Subsequent Discovery

Two days after the flight, the mechanic at Waycross Aviation School inspected the aircraft. He observed that the nose wheel rim was bent. Upon closer examination, he also found that the firewall was buckled. These discrepancies were not identified during the initial post-flight inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Dec 2005 Cessna 172H accident near Waycross, GA?

During a training flight at Waycross Municipal Airport, a dual instruction flight experienced a harsh landing on runway 36. The CFI inspected the landing gear afterwards and found no damage. Two days later, the mechanic discovered a bent nose wheel rim and buckled firewall.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Dec 2005 Cessna 172H accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Dec 2005 involved a Cessna 172H, registration N1689F, operated by Arnzen Inc, at Waycross, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060130X00130. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.