Aviation Accident Summary CHI87LA143

PRAIRIE DUCHIEN, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N4691G

CESSNA 172N

Analysis

WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, TAPE WHICH WAS HOLDING A PIECE OF PLEXIGLASS OVER THE CRACKED WINDSHIELD CAME LOOSE. THE WINDSHIELD LIFTED UP AND THE PILOT WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. DURING THE FORCED LANDING IN A SOFT FIELD. THE NOSE GEAR SHEARED OFF.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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