N7560X

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172BS/N: 17248060

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA578
Location
Oconomowoc, WI
Event ID
20100930X14536
Coordinates
43.138889, -88.472221
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17248060
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
172BC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CREW GERALD
Address
LOT 5 BLOCK 2
EDNA BAY SUBDIVISION
City
EDNA BAY
State / Zip Code
AK 99950
Country
United States

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