CESSNA 120
Mecosta, MI — July 30, 2022
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA358 |
| Event ID | 20220803105656 |
| Location | Mecosta, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.63044, -85.26131 |
| Airport | MECOSTA MORTON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 120 |
| 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 decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose 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.