CESSNA 140
Keystone Heights, FL — February 15, 2023
Event Information
| Date | February 15, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA139 |
| Event ID | 20230306106824 |
| Location | Keystone Heights, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.80416, -82.04026 |
| Airport | KEYSTONE HEIGHTS |
| 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 improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in 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.