No fatalities
11 Dec 2020: CESSNA 172 M — Dexter Aero Club — Dexter, ME
On 11 Dec 2020, a CESSNA 172 M operated by Dexter Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Dexter, ME. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in an encounter with snow and subsequent nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in an encounter with snow and subsequent nose over.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation