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Aircraft Rolls and Noses Over During Approach (N162BA)

Auburn, IN, US

On August 13, 1995, a Cessna 172 (registration N162BA) was involved in an aviation accident near Auburn, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's impairment of judgement and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain control of the airplane. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During final approach, witnesses reported the aircraft's wings banking left and right. It veered left off the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The pilot was ejected through the windshield and pinned under the right wing.

Accident Sequence

Witnesses reported observing the aircraft's wings banking left and right during final approach. Near midfield, the aircraft veered off the runway to the left in a left wing low, nose down attitude and nosed over. The aircraft came to rest inverted, headed east, approximately 2,850 feet west of the runway threshold and 75 feet left (south) of the runway centerline.

Injuries and Findings

The pilot was ejected through the windshield of the aircraft. Rescue personnel found the pilot pinned under the right wing of the aircraft in proximity of the right wing fuel tank. Investigators reported that the pilot's seatbelt and shoulder belt showed no signs of damage and latched and released properly.

Alcohol Test

The pilot's blood alcohol level was 0.08% when admitted to the hospital 1 hour after the accident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Aug 1995 Cessna 172 accident near Auburn, IN?

During final approach, witnesses reported the aircraft's wings banking left and right. It veered left off the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The pilot was ejected through the windshield and pinned under the right wing.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Aug 1995 involved a Cessna 172, registration N162BA, at Auburn, IN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's impairment of judgement and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain control of the airplane.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04193. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.