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January 17, 2007 · Cessna 120 · N1670V
La Salle, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
La Salle, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 120
Tail Number
N1670V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA052
The pilot said he was "dragging" the airstrip, or flying low over the runway to ascertain its condition. He allowed the airplane to get too low. The wheels contacted the deep snow and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed a buckled right lift strut and a crushed vertical fin and rudder.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground. Contributing factors included the pilot's intentional low pass and his misjudging his altitude.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was "dragging" the snow covered airstrip, or flying low over the runway to ascertain its condition. He allowed the airplane to get too low. The wheels contacted the deep snow and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed a buckled right lift strut and a crushed vertical fin and rudder.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MST
Nearest AirportLow Level Ag Airstrip (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 120
Tail NumberN1670V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 9 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC