Cessna 150
Hamburg, NY — April 20, 2020
Event Information
| Date | April 20, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA156 |
| Event ID | 20200421X70447 |
| Location | Hamburg, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.70083, -78.91472 |
| Airport | Hamburg Inc |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 150 |
| 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 improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, upon completion of the landing roll on a grass area adjacent to an asphalt runway, the main landing gear dug into an area of soft grass and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, vertical stabilizer and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.