Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 29, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA177
Location
Lansing, IA
Event ID
20100330X84714
Coordinates
43.417499, -91.316108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and intentional ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RANSOM WOODBURY S TRUSTEE
Address
2438 MOORE HILL RD
City
LANSING
State / Zip Code
IA 52151-7666
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA177