ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297872
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| Date: | Tuesday 14 May 2019 |
| Time: | 15:10 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 162 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N5213Z |
| MSN: | 16200040 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2011 |
| Engine model: | Teledyne Continental O-200 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Las Animas, Colorado -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Las Animas, CO (KPVT) |
| Las Animas, CO (KPVT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was landing the airplane on his 1,000-ft-long private grass airstrip in light and variable wind conditions when the airplane nosed over upon touchdown, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and empennage. Photos provided by law enforcement personnel who responded to the site showed ground scars consistent with the airplane having touched down on soft, muddy terrain and subsequently nosing over.
Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to land on soft, muddy terrain, which resulted in a nose over.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN19LA169
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 09:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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