Cessna 120
Chatham, IL — May 15, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA182 |
| Event ID | 20200518X92356 |
| Location | Chatham, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.70417, -89.71722 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 120 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, which forced her to perform a precautionary landing to a muddy field resulting in the airplane nosing over.
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.