Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI83LA141

CARSON CITY, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N52447

CESSNA 182

Analysis

THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE HAD CALLED THE OWNER OF THE PRIVATE AIRSTRIP, 3 DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. AT THAT TIME, THE RWY WAS REPORTED AS 'FIRM & IN GOOD CONDITION.' ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT, THE PLT FLEW OVER THE ARPT & VISUALLY CHECKED IT. IT APPEARED FINE TO HIM. HOWEVER, DURING A LANDING, THE NOSE GEAR REPORTEDLY SUNK INTO SOFT TERRAIN AFTER APRX 100 FT OF THE LANDING ROLL & THE ACFT NOSED OVER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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