CESSNA 182T

Lansing, IA — March 29, 2010

Event Information

DateMarch 29, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN10CA177
Event ID20100330X84714
LocationLansing, IA
CountryUSA
Coordinates43.41750, -91.31611
AirportPVT
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model182T
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None3
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and intentional ground loop.

Full Narrative

The pilot landed long on his private farm airstrip. He intentionally ground looped the airplane in order to avoid trees at the end of the airstrip. The airplane nosed over during the ground loop resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and firewall.

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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