CESSNA 172H

Manokotak, AK — June 29, 2025

Event Information

DateJune 29, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberANC25LA056
Event ID20250629200411
LocationManokotak, AK
CountryUSA
Coordinates58.81472, -159.48572
AirportBeach
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172H
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None3
Total Injured0

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.

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