N120MZ

Substantial
None

Cessna 120S/N: 9226

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 15, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA182
Location
Chatham, IL
Event ID
20200518X92356
Coordinates
39.704166, -89.717224
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 decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, which forced her to perform a precautionary landing to a muddy field resulting in the airplane nosing over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
9226
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
120C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
120

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BEAMES ERIC G
Address
607 E LAMAR
City
PALESTINE
State / Zip Code
TX 75801
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA182