Summary
On September 28, 2010, a Cessna 172M (N9659Q) was involved in an incident near Belle Plaine, MN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.
During landing on runway 26 (2,000 feet long by 50 feet wide, turf), the landing gear contacted soft terrain and the airplane pulled to the left. The pilot attempted to correct; however, the airplane continued into an adjacent corn field and nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing was bent aft and twisted. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN10CA576. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9659Q.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
During landing on runway 26 (2,000 feet long by 50 feet wide, turf), the landing gear contacted soft terrain and the airplane pulled to the left. The pilot attempted to correct; however, the airplane continued into an adjacent corn field and nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing was bent aft and twisted. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA576