Summary
On September 29, 2010, a Cessna 172B (N7560X) was involved in an incident near Oconomowoc, WI. All 1 person 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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN10CA578. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7560X.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA578