Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Juneau, AK — 2018-02-05

Final reportGAA18CA119
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Date
2018-02-05
Location
Juneau, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N271BJ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the wheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing on an unimproved snow-covered airstrip, he misjudged the surface condition. He added that, as the nose gear touched down, the wheel broke through the snow and that the airplane turned sideways and then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the front windshield and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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