ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357701
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| Date: | Saturday 2 March 1996 |
| Time: | 19:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna R172K |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2925V |
| MSN: | R1722234 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1243 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-360-K |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Garden Valley, ID -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Nampa, ID (S67) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he made two passes over the snow-covered runway and estimated only about three inches of snow on the surface. An approach for a soft field landing was made. During the landing roll, the nose wheel dug into the snow and the airplane nosed over. After the accident, about 15 inches of snow was found on the runway surface.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. The snow covered runway was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA96LA053
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 20:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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