N4668G is a 1979 Cessna 172N. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Sep 1979. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2019. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered in Murphysboro, IL in 1986 · deregistered in 1979.
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The solo student pilot reported that on his second supervised solo landing touchdown, the airplane landed flat and firm. He further reported that the airplane "roared" then veered off the runway to the left, and stopped abruptly after the nose wheel became stuck in mud.
The student pilot further reported that he may have accidently advanced the throttle after he was pushed forward during the flat landing.
According to the student pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
No photos yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed for uploads.
No trips logged. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to log trips.
No stories yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to add one.
About the Cessna 172N
About the modelA late-1970s Skyhawk variant, four-seat and high-wing. Widely used for primary training; the type is common enough that parts and instruction are available almost anywhere.