Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172B near Oconomowoc, WI — 2010-09-29

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Date
2010-09-29
Location
Oconomowoc, WI, USA
Airport
OWI8
Aircraft
CESSNA 172B
Registration
N7560X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB 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 preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed that the vertical stabilizer and rudder were bent.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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