N64144 is a 1975 Cessna 172M. 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 Mar 1975. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 2018. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistrant based in Crystal, MN · deregistered in 1975.
2018
1975
The pilot reported that while on his second attempt to land in gusting wind conditions, the airplane was "tossed" up and then a "downdraft" caused the airplane to "descend rapidly". He added full power, however the airplane landed hard, the nose and right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported the weather at the accident site, about the time of the accident, as wind variable at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot landed on about a 310° heading.
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About the Cessna 172M
About the modelA Skyhawk of the mid-production era, four-seat and high-wing with a fixed tricycle gear. Among the most numerous variants on the US registry, and a mainstay of flight schools and private owners alike.