Aviation accident CHI95FA307

1 fatal · Cessna 172M · 1995-09-03 · ORR, MN, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI95FA307
Event ID: 20001207X04437
Type: Accident
Date: 1995-09-03
Location: ORR, MN, USA
Coordinates: 48.059104, -92.819633

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172M
Registration: N828MB
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the visual illusion caused by the glassy smooth water condition and the forward center of gravity.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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