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December 11, 2020 · Cessna 172 M · N19801
Dexter, ME
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 11, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dexter, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1972)
Tail Number
N19801
Operator
Dexter Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA074
The pilot was practicing take-offs and landings and described that during the landing flare, a gust of wind pushed the airplane toward the left side of the runway. The airplane’s left main wheel then encountered snow on the side of the runway that pulled the airplane to the left. When the airplane’s nose wheel hit the snow, the airplane nosed over. The vertical stabilizer and both wings of the airplane were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in an encounter with snow and subsequent nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot was practicing take-offs and landings and described that during the landing flare, a gust of wind pushed the airplane toward the left side of the runway. The airplane’s left main wheel then encountered snow on the side of the runway that pulled the airplane to the left. When the airplane’s nose wheel hit the snow, the airplane nosed over. The vertical stabilizer and both wings of the airplane were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:27 EST
Nearest AirportDexter Regional Airport (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length3008 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN19801
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDexter Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 39 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC