Casualties unknown

Cessna 172 nosed over after striking snow bank during landing roll (N68737)

Logan, UT, US

On January 17, 2002, a Cessna 152 (registration N68737) was involved in an aviation accident near Logan, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the nose landing gear striking a snow bank. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Cessna 172M struck a snow bank while attempting to avoid ice patches on the runway, causing the aircraft to nose over. The pilot was not injured.

What happened

During the landing roll, the airplane encountered several patches of snow and ice located to the left of the runway centerline. In an attempt to avoid these hazardous surface conditions, the pilot applied a small amount of power and right rudder input.

This control input caused the airplane to veer sharply to the left. The nose landing gear subsequently struck a snow bank, resulting in the airplane nosing over. Environmental conditions at the time were calm with no wind.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the nose landing gear striking a snow bank.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jan 2002 Cessna 152 accident near Logan, UT?

A Cessna 172M struck a snow bank while attempting to avoid ice patches on the runway, causing the aircraft to nose over. The pilot was not injured.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jan 2002 involved a Cessna 152, registration N68737, at Logan, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the nose landing gear striking a snow bank.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020129X00150. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.