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May 24, 1997 · Cessna 182P · N20892

Wentworth, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wentworth, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N20892
Operator
King Forest Industres
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD97LA077

The private pilot asked the owner of a field conveniently located to his business for permission to land. The pilot stated that he landed on grass runways previously, but never on unimproved surfaces. His preparation for the flight did not include an examination of the field conditions prior to the landing attempt. On landing rollout, the pilot stated that the field seemed rougher than anticipated. At 25 knots, the nose gear dug into a soft portion of the ground and the airplane flipped, coming to rest inverted.

NTSB Probable Cause

Pilot's inadequate preflight planning to determine the suitability of an unimproved field for landing.

Full Narrative

On May 24, 1997, about 1045 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N20892, was substantially damaged as it flipped over during landing rollout in a field near Wentworth, New Hampshire. The certificated private pilot/owner was uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions existed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from the Plymouth Municipal Airport, Plymouth, New Hampshire, about 1030. The private pilot stated that he was frustrated because the Plymouth Municipal Airport was a 1 hour car drive distance away, and seemed to be useable only half of the year. The pilot stated that he wanted someplace conveniently located to his business. He asked the owner of the field for permission to land. The pilot reported that he had landed on grass runways previously, but never on an unimproved surface. He stated that he did not closely examine the field's conditions prior to the landing attempt. During the landing roll out, the pilot found the field rougher than anticipated. At 25 knots, he stated that the nose gear dug into a soft portion of the ground and the airplane flipped over, coming to rest inverted. A Federal Aviation Administration Inspector reported that the field was a non recognized airstrip, without an official designator, although pilots have used the field in the past. He described the field as 3,500 feet long, with clear approaches a each end. The private pilot had accumulated a total of 654 flight hours, with 359 hours in make and model. He stated that the airplane was functioning normally prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN20892
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKing Forest Industres
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R-25 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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