Casualties unknown

Cessna Noses Over on Snow-Covered Runway After Landing (N49786)

Hudson, CO, US

On December 30, 1983, a Cessna 152 (registration N49786) operated by Associates Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Hudson, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a snow-covered runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft veered right and nosed over upon landing on a snow-covered runway following a maintenance test flight, with no mechanical malfunction found.

What happened

Following the completion of a maintenance test flight, the pilot initiated a standard approach to land on a runway covered in snow. Upon touchdown along the right side of the runway, the aircraft veered sharply to the right before nosing over.

The investigation

Examination of the aircraft revealed no malfunction of the flight controls or braking system.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a snow-covered runway.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Dec 1983 Cessna 152 accident near Hudson, CO?

Aircraft veered right and nosed over upon landing on a snow-covered runway following a maintenance test flight, with no mechanical malfunction found.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Dec 1983 involved a Cessna 152, registration N49786, operated by Associates Flying Club, at Hudson, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a snow-covered runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X45279. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.