Final None Jun 28, 2025

N8085L accident at Manokotak, AK

Cessna 172H — Nose over/nose down at NONE (Manokotak, AK)

DateJun 28, 2025
Tail numberN8085L
AircraftCessna 172H · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationManokotak, AK
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC25LA056

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to recognize the wind direction, resulting in a tailwind landing.

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