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December 8, 2007 · Cessna Skyhawk 172 · N2151J
Wausau, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 8, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wausau, WI
Aircraft
Cessna Skyhawk 172
Tail Number
N2151J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA047
The pilot reported completing three takeoffs and full stop landings on runway 30, and then he switched to runway 04 (3078 feet long, 100 feet wide, ice, snow covered). After landing on runway 04, the airplane skidded on a patch of packed snow and the pilot reported that he "Lost control. Plane ran off side of runway." The pilot tried to hold the yoke back but the nosewheel dug into soft snow on the side of the runway and the airplane nosed over. The pilot was not injured. He did not report any mechanical malfunctions. The right wing rear spar was bent.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors that contributed to the accident included the snow on the runway and the snowbank.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported completing three take-offs and full stop landings on runway 30, and then he switched to runway 04. The airplane skidded on a patch of packed snow and the pilot reported that he "Lost control. Plane ran off side of runway." The pilot tried to hold the yoke back but the nosewheel dug into soft snow on the side of the runway and the airplane nosed over. The pilot was not injured. He did not report any mechanical malfunctions. The right wing rear spar was bent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CST
Nearest AirportWausau Downtown (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length3078 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna Skyhawk 172
Tail NumberN2151J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 160
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point9 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.39 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC