N5556R is a 1965 Cessna 172F. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER rated at 145 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Huron, SD. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 1967. It has been registered to its current owner since Sep 2020. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 61 years old
- 1 of 745 Cessna 172F
2020
1967
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The pilot reported that the airplane he was flying impacted a bird during landing while on a local flight. He said that he was at 50 feet above ground, 100 feet from the approach end of the runway, descending at 300 feet per minute, and was at 80 mph when the airplane’s right wing impacted the bird. The right wing lost lift. He stated that he applied full left rudder, full left aileron, and full engine power. He said that he landed with "moderate impact" on the main landing gear.
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