CESSNA 172H
Manokotak, AK — June 29, 2025
Event Information
| Date | June 29, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA056 |
| Event ID | 20250629200411 |
| Location | Manokotak, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 58.81472, -159.48572 |
| Airport | Beach |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172H |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to recognize the wind direction, resulting in a tailwind landing.
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.