N249FS is a 2005 Cessna 172R. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Costa Mesa, CA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 2005. It has been registered to its current owner since Jan 2019. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 21 years old
- 1 of 712 Cessna 172R
2019
2005
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The pilot reported that, during touchdown in crosswind conditions, it "felt like [the airplane] landed heavily on the nose wheel". He added that, he taxied to park without further incident.
A postaccident examination revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 300° at 9 knots. The pilot landed on runway 29.
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