# NTSB Accident ATL04LA143
> **Cessna 172S** · 2004-07-20 · Winder, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL04LA143
- **Event ID:** 20040723X01042
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-07-20
- **Location:** Winder, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.982776, -83.667503
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172S
- **Registration:** N2069S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper maintenance (over-pressurization) of the nose gear strut, which resulted in an overload failure of the nose gear upper torque link bolt. The airplane subsequently nosed over during an uncontrollable landing roll.

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