Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA86LA244

RED'S HORSE RAN, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N12135

CESSNA 172 M

Analysis

THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO DEPART AN AIRSTRIP WITH A STRONG TAIL WIND. 10 TO 20 FEET AGL THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED BACK ONTO THE GROUND TO THE RIGHT OF THE AIRSTRIP, BOUNCED, ROLLED THROUGH A WIRE FENCE AND ONTO SOFT MUDDY TERRAIN. THE NOSE WHEEL DUG INTO THE MUD AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER INVERTED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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