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June 9, 2001 · Cessna 172M · N191WW

Middleton, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Middleton, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N191WW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA159

The airplane nosed over during an aborted takeoff on a soft grass airstrip. The pilot reported that he performed 7 or 8 touch and go landings on runway 30 which is asphalt. He then decided to perform the last touch and go on runway 36 (2,971 feet by 110 feet, wet grass). The pilot reported that after landing he configured the airplane for takeoff. He continued to report, "The plane would not get up to flying speed. The engine was at full power and I was bogging down. I decided to abort the take-off and pulled power out, full back elevator and the airplane slowed down, when the nose wheel touched down in the very soft mud and the plane nosed-over and came to rest inverted." The pilot reported that prior to takeoff he "...asked the lady behind the counter if the grass runways were open and she said yes." Inspection of the airstrip after the accident revealed the grass was wet from recent rains. The pilot described the runway as "very soft and muddy with long grass."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot attempted a touch and go on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tall wet grass airstrip on which the touch and go was attempted.

Full Narrative

On June 9, 2001, at 1215 central daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N191WW, nosed over after settling back to the terrain during takeoff on runway 36 (2,971 feet by 110 feet, wet grass) at the Morey Airport, Middleton, Wisconsin. The private pilot was not injured and the airplane received substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated at the Morey Airport at 1115 central daylight time. The pilot reported that he performed 7 or 8 touch and go landings on runway 30 which is asphalt. He then decided to perform the last touch and go on runway 36 which is grass. He stated he decided to land on the grass because two airplanes were back taxiing on runway 30 and because the winds shifted to out of the north. The pilot reported that after landing he configured the airplane for takeoff. He continued to report, "The plane would not get up to flying speed. The engine was at full power and I was bogging down. I decided to abort the take-off and pulled power out, full back elevator and the airplane slowed down, when the nose wheel touched down in the very soft mud and the plane nosed-over and came to rest inverted." The pilot reported that prior to takeoff he "...asked the lady behind the counter if the grass runways were open and she said yes." Inspection of the airstrip after the accident revealed the grass was wet from recent rains. The pilot described the runway as "very soft and muddy with long grass."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest AirportMorey Field (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2175 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN191WW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data