N93756

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152S/N: 15285547

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 7, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN14CA078
Location
Columbia Station, OH
Event ID
20131209X83249
Coordinates
41.318889, -81.960281
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate flight planning and decision to land on the soft grass/turf runway which resulted in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N93756
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15285547
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
152C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BLUE WINGS LLC
Address
19904 COTTONWOOD TRL
Status
Deregistered
City
STRONGSVILLE
State / Zip Code
OH 44136-7512
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he intended to remain in the traffic pattern and practice take off and landings. Before he departed, he checked the grass/turf runway 36R to determine if it was hard enough to land on, since Runway 36L, a paved runway, was covered by ice. He decided to take off from runway 36L and land on runway 36R. He departed and flew a left hand traffic pattern. He reported that the landing and rollout were normal until the airplane hit a soft spot in the turf, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and tail. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before 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# CEN14CA078