N737RT is a 1977 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 Bonita Springs, FL. FAA records list it as manufactured in 1977. It has been registered to its current owner since Dec 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 49 years old
- 1 of 3,294 Cessna 172N
2021
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The pilot on the controls reported that during landing about 70 kts. airspeed, the airplane buffeted and was pushed to the right of the runway centerline. The pilot recovered and realigned the airplane with the nose on the centerline. When the pilot entered the flair, he reported that the airplane encountered another wind gust and the airplane ballooned. The airplane descended and pitched down and landed hard on the nose gear. The propeller struck the ground and the pilot landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The meteorological aerodrome report identified that the wind was variable at 05 kts. about the time of the accident.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.