N12989

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17262431

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA161
Location
Jenison, MI
Event ID
20130214X92430
Coordinates
42.936668, -85.805557
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 failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and snow-covered runway in crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N12989
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17262431
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1190 MERAMEC STATION RD STE 209
Status
Deregistered
City
BALLWIN
State / Zip Code
MO 63021-6902
Country
United States

Analysis

After touchdown on the ice and snow covered runway, the airplane began drifting to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with left rudder input; however, the airplane continued to the right, and the right main landing gear wheel entered the snow off the runway surface. The airplane impacted a snowbank, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA161