Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN10CA177

Lansing, IA, USA

Aircraft #1

N3503H

CESSNA 182T

Analysis

The pilot landed long on his private farm airstrip. He intentionally ground-looped the airplane in order to avoid trees at the end of the airstrip. The airplane nosed over during the ground loop, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and firewall.

Factual Information

The pilot landed long on his private farm airstrip. He intentionally ground looped the airplane in order to avoid trees at the end of the airstrip. The airplane nosed over during the ground loop resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and firewall.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and intentional ground loop.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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