CESSNA 172B

Oconomowoc, WI — September 29, 2010

Event Information

DateSeptember 29, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN10CA578
Event ID20100930X14536
LocationOconomowoc, WI
CountryUSA
Coordinates43.13889, -88.47222
AirportOconomowoc Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172B
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot purchased the float-equipped airplane on the day of the accident. During landing on the turf runway, one of the airplane's floats dug into the terrain and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. Examination of the airplane revealed the vertical stabilizer and rudder were bent.

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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