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January 5, 2007 · Cessna 150M · N63332
Bristol, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bristol, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N63332
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA055
The airplane nosed over while taxiing on a private turf airstrip. The pilot reported that he encountered soft terrain while taxiing. The pilot stated that the "front nose gear sunk in mud and flipped [the] plane over." The airplane sustained damage to the left wing, rudder, vertical stabilizer and propeller.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to taxi on for takeoff. A factor was the soft terrain condition.
Full Narrative
The airplane nosed over while taxiing on a private turf airstrip. The pilot reported that he encountered soft terrain while taxiing. The pilot stated that the "front nose gear sunk in mud and flipped [the] plane over." The airplane sustained damage to the left wing, rudder, vertical stabilizer and propeller.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CST
Nearest AirportDutch Gap Airstrip (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN63332
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 2700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 39 C
Altimeter29.64 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC