N6797E is a 1978 Cessna 172N. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Chickasha, OK. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 1978. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2023. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 48 years old
- 1 of 3,294 Cessna 172N
2023
1978
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The pilot reported that prior to landing at the destination airport, she performed a low pass to assess the landing conditions. After the low pass, she decided to initiate a landing. During the touchdown, she reported the airplane “experienced possible windshear/wind shift” that induced a bounced landing. After bouncing again, the pilot was able to maintain control of the airplane until it came to a full stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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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.