Colorado Aviation Accidents & Incidents
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2310 Total Accidents
425 Fatal
816 Fatalities
1982-2026
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Minor/None
South Fork, Colorado
NTSB Narrative
After landing on a patchy, snowed covered runway, the pilot stated that he lost directional control when the airplane contacted a patch of snow. The airplane nosed over and came to rest in the inverted position. Substantial damage was sustained to the airplaneβs vertical fin and one wing. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a patchy snow-covered runway.
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NTSB Findings
- Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
- Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
- Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-Snow/slush/ice covered-Effect on operation
Details
| NTSB Report | CEN12CA160 |
| Aircraft | CESSNA 180 |
| Registration | N56180 |
| Damage | SUBS |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Location | 37.7403, -106.5256 |
