On December 29, 2007, a Cessna 172F (registration N8191U) was involved in an aviation accident near Crystal Falls, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The rough, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing which resulted in the total failure of the nose landing gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane sustained substantial damage when its nose landing gear collapsed after striking a crack in the ice during a landing on a frozen lake. The aircraft slid about 400 feet before stopping.
Incident Details
An airplane was substantially damaged during a landing on a frozen lake when the nose landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported that he was landing on the frozen lake to visit ice-fishermen. He initially landed at one end of the lake and spent approximately 20 minutes talking to some fishermen. Afterward, he returned to the airplane and flew to the opposite end of the lake. Upon landing at the second location, the nose landing gear struck a crack in the ice and subsequently collapsed. The airplane then slid about 400 feet before coming to rest.
Damage Assessment
Examination of the airplane revealed damage to the engine, propeller, and firewall. The extent of the damage indicates that the aircraft experienced significant forces during the collapse and subsequent slide.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 29 Dec 2007 Cessna 172F accident near Crystal Falls, MI?
An airplane sustained substantial damage when its nose landing gear collapsed after striking a crack in the ice during a landing on a frozen lake. The aircraft slid about 400 feet before stopping.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Dec 2007 Cessna 172F accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Dec 2007 involved a Cessna 172F, registration N8191U, at Crystal Falls, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The rough, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing which resulted in the total failure of the nose landing gear.
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