October 28, 2006, Maryville, Mo. / Cessna 172

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • An airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing.
  • The pilot reported reduced visibility during descent, leading to a bounce upon touchdown.
  • The front wheel subsequently broke off, causing the airplane's nose to impact the ground.
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The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing. The pilot stated, “As I descended, I was not able to see as well as normal. As we touched the ground, we bounced a little, then touched down. The front wheel broke off, which caused the nose of the airplane to go into the ground.”

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