CESSNA 140
Highmore, SD — December 24, 2008
Event Information
| Date | December 24, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA112 |
| Event ID | 20090102X14015 |
| Location | Highmore, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.41167, -99.35306 |
| Airport | Quirk Field (Private) |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare while landing in deep snow.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during approach to his private landing strip, the airplane ballooned. He stated than when the airplane came back down it was angled about 20 degrees from thr runway centerline. He said that at this point there was less than 100 feet to the edge of the runway and the right wheel contacted snow about 10 to 12 inches deep. He stated that the deep snow "pulled [him] in" and the airplane nosed over. The damage to the airplane consisted of a bent rudder and a bent vertical stabilizer.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.