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February 14, 1987 · Cessna 172 · N8896B
Charlevoix, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Charlevoix, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8896B
Operator
Charlevoix Soaring Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA084
UPON LANDING THE NOSE WHEEL BUCKLED AFTER STRIKING A SNOWBANK AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER. PILOT REPORTED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE NOSE WHEEL ALTHOUGH INSPECTION OF THE NOSE WHEEL AFTER THE ACCIDENT DID NOT REVEAL ANY MALFUNCTION.
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UPON LANDING THE NOSE WHEEL BUCKLED AFTER STRIKING A SNOWBANK AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER. PILOT REPORTED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE NOSE WHEEL ALTHOUGH INSPECTION OF THE NOSE WHEEL AFTER THE ACCIDENT DID NOT REVEAL ANY MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EST
Nearest AirportCharlevoix Muni. (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8896B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharlevoix Soaring Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point9 C / 9 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC