Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 20, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA156
Location
Hamburg, NY
Event ID
20200421X70447
Coordinates
42.700832, -78.914718
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 improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N150LF
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15073579
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2500 BLAISDELL AVE APT 403
Status
Deregistered
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
MN 55404-4227
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, upon completion of the landing roll on a grass area adjacent to an asphalt runway, the main landing gear dug into an area of soft grass and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, vertical stabilizer and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# ERA20CA156