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January 8, 1984 · Cessna 172M · N73043
Elkader, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 8, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Elkader, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N73043
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA059
THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING LANDING ON A SNOW-COVERED RWY AFTER STRIKING A SNOW DRIFT. THE PLT SAID HE DID NOT SEE ANY TRACKS IN THE SNOW COVERED RWY BUT SINCE THERE WAS NO NOTAM CLOSING THE ARPT HE WENT AHEAD WITH A SOFT FIELD LANDING. HE SAID THE SNOW GRABBED THE LANDING GEAR AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER WHEN IT STRUCK A DRIFT.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING LANDING ON A SNOW-COVERED RWY AFTER STRIKING A SNOW DRIFT. THE PLT SAID HE DID NOT SEE ANY TRACKS IN THE SNOW COVERED RWY BUT SINCE THERE WAS NO NOTAM CLOSING THE ARPT HE WENT AHEAD WITH A SOFT FIELD LANDING. HE SAID THE SNOW GRABBED THE LANDING GEAR AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER WHEN IT STRUCK A DRIFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportElkader Muni (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length1860 ft
Runway Width170 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN73043
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E20 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC