On September 8, 1996, a Cessna 172 (registration N7016T) was involved in an aviation accident near Wellston, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the rough road, the tree, and the tire. 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.
During landing on a grass strip, an aircraft veered left after crossing rough road tracks, struck a scrub tree with its left wing, hit a boundary tire, and nosed over.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported losing control during a landing on a grass strip. After touchdown, the aircraft veered to the left upon crossing rough road tracks that traversed the strip. The left wing subsequently struck a scrub tree. The main landing gear then impacted a tire that marked the runway boundary, causing the airplane to nose over and come to rest inverted.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the aircraft did not experience any control or engine problems during the event. The loss of control occurred after the wheels encountered the uneven surface of the road tracks crossing the landing area.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft touched down on the grass strip.
Upon crossing the rough road tracks, it veered left.
The left wing contacted a scrub tree.
The main gear struck a tire delineating the runway edge.
The airplane nosed over and ended up on its top.
Damage
The aircraft sustained damage consistent with a nose-over and impact with obstacles. Specific damage items were not detailed in the report.
What happened in the 8 Sept 1996 Cessna 172 accident near Wellston, MI?
During landing on a grass strip, an aircraft veered left after crossing rough road tracks, struck a scrub tree with its left wing, hit a boundary tire, and nosed over.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Sept 1996 involved a Cessna 172, registration N7016T, at Wellston, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the rough road, the tree, and the tire.
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