On September 7, 1992, a Cessna 172 (registration N6044A) operated by John Wilson was involved in an aviation accident near Groveport, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Insufficient airspeed during takeoff resulting in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over after encountering soft terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot aborted a takeoff due to insufficient airspeed, causing the left main gear to sink into muddy patches and the aircraft to nose over.
What happened
During the takeoff ground run, the pilot determined that the airplane lacked adequate airspeed to achieve flight. Consequently, the decision was made to abort the takeoff. As the aircraft rolled out, the left main landing gear encountered soft, muddy terrain. This interaction caused the airplane to veer to the left and ultimately nose over.
The investigation
The pilot provided details regarding the condition of the grass airstrip at the time of the incident. The report indicated that while the general surface was dry, there were periodic patches of soft terrain present along the runway.
Probable cause
Insufficient airspeed during takeoff resulting in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over after encountering soft terrain.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…