| Crash location | 41.708333°N, 86.317223°W |
| Nearest city | South Bend, IN
41.683381°N, 86.250007°W 3.9 miles away |
| Tail number | N9801V |
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| Accident date | 26 Feb 2014 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 172M |
| Additional details: | None |
During an annual inspection on February 26, 2014, a mechanic discovered buckling, compression, and kinking of both firewall sections. In addition the front floor sections, front belly sections, front belly skin, center pedestal, and numerous stringers, and angles were damaged. The airplane was operated by a flying club. The flying club was unable to factually determine when the damage took place; however, it is possible that the damage was associated with nosewheel damage that was discovered earlier on December 2, 2013.
The pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage was incurred were not determined.