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February 24, 2013 · Cessna 172A · N76NG
Vineland, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Vineland, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172A
Tail Number
N76NG
Operator
Troy Minske
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA176
While performing a touch-and-go landing on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side, the airplane encountered a rough area and skidded left. The left main landing gear contacted a snow bank on the left side of the road, and the airplane flipped over, sustaining substantial damage to the cowling, wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side.
Full Narrative
Prior to attempting a touch and go landing to a frozen, snow-covered lake, the pilot performed a low pass to check the surface conditions of the lake. He selected a narrow, plowed road with snow banks on each side to land on. While performing the touch and go landing, the airplane encountered a rough area on the ice-covered road and skidded to the left. The left main gear contacted a snow bank on the left side of the road and the airplane flipped over, sustaining substantial damage to the cowling, wings, vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway21
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172A
Tail NumberN76NG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTroy Minske
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300 SER · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourcePILO