Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA184
Location
Jerseyville, IL
Event ID
20080821X01276
Coordinates
39.094165, -90.313331
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The muddy, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RV 10 LLC
Address
1001 S MAIN ST STE 49
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
MT 59901-5635
Country
United States
Analysis
The airplane received substantial damage when it nosed over during landing. The pilot reported that he performed a crosswind short field landing on the turf runway. He stated that while rolling out, the nose wheel sunk into mud and bent rearward and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the runway revealed a low spot where the accident occurred that had been softened by recent rain.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA184