On November 3, 1986, a Cessna 170B (registration N8173A) was involved in an aviation accident near Hyannis, NE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a business trip, a pilot elected to land on higher ground in a hay field due to water. The aircraft rolled over rough terrain and nosed over upon landing.
What happened
The pilot was conducting a business trip involving aerial services for customers. During one of the scheduled stops, the pilot intended to land in a hay field that had been used previously for similar operations. However, water conditions in the usual landing area prompted the pilot to select an alternative site on higher ground.
Upon touching down on this new location, the airplane encountered rough terrain. The aircraft rolled over the uneven surface, resulting in a loss of control. The accident sequence concluded with the airplane nosing over.