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July 2, 2003 · Cessna 172M · N172DE
Roscommon, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Roscommon, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N172DE
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA194
The airplane nosed over while landing on water. The pilot reported the pontoon of the airplane hit a wave or a wake while landing. The pilot noted the airplane bounced and came to rest inverted.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a water landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough water.
Full Narrative
On July 1, 2003, at 2002 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N172DE, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over while landing on Higgins Lake, Roscommon, Michigan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported minor injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The flight originated from Higgins Lake at 1940 with an intended destination of Fife Lake, Michigan. The pilot reported he performed a normal approach and touchdown to the lake. The pilot noted the pontoon of the airplane hit a wave or a wake while landing. The pilot stated the airplane bounced and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported no mechanical functions or defects with the airplane during the accident flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:02 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN172DE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC