On February 17, 1992, a Cessna 172P (registration N96617) operated by Felts Field Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Nordman, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to conduct a touch-and-go maneuver on a snow-covered runway, which resulted in rapid deceleration and the aircraft nosing over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot overflew a snow-covered airstrip to check conditions, then attempted a soft field touch-and-go maneuver that resulted in rapid deceleration and the aircraft nosing over.
What happened
The pilot was positioning the aircraft toward the Priest River USFS Airstrip. Upon arrival at the location, the pilot elected to overfly the airstrip to ascertain wind direction and surface conditions. The runway was observed to be snow covered. The pilot then attempted to conduct a soft field touch and go to check the runway surface condition during which the aircraft rapidly decelerated and then nosed over.
Findings
The primary factor in this incident was the snow covered runway surface, which contributed to the rapid deceleration of the aircraft during the maneuver.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to conduct a touch-and-go maneuver on a snow-covered runway, which resulted in rapid deceleration and the aircraft nosing over.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 17 Feb 1992 Cessna 172P accident near Nordman, ID?
A pilot overflew a snow-covered airstrip to check conditions, then attempted a soft field touch-and-go maneuver that resulted in rapid deceleration and the aircraft nosing over.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Feb 1992 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N96617, operated by Felts Field Aviation, Inc., at Nordman, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to conduct a touch-and-go maneuver on a snow-covered runway, which resulted in rapid deceleration and the aircraft nosing over.
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