No fatalities
15 Feb 2023: CESSNA 140 — Keystone Heights, FL
On 15 Feb 2023, a CESSNA 140 was involved in an aviation accident near Keystone Heights, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a 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 improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained