Oconomowoc, WI, USA
N7560X
CESSNA 172B
The pilot purchased the float-equipped airplane on the day of the accident. During landing on the turf runway, one of the airplane's floats dug into the terrain and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed that the vertical stabilizer and rudder were bent.
The pilot purchased the float-equipped airplane on the day of the accident. During landing on the turf runway, one of the airplane's floats dug into the terrain and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. Examination of the airplane revealed the vertical stabilizer and rudder were bent.
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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