CESSNA 172B
Oconomowoc, WI — September 29, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 29, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA578 |
| Event ID | 20100930X14536 |
| Location | Oconomowoc, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.13889, -88.47222 |
| Airport | Oconomowoc Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172B |
| 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 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.