Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 1, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA229
Location
Manchester, MI
Event ID
20080827X01335
Coordinates
42.194999, -84.030830
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5025G
Make
PRENDERGAST
Serial Number
71591
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
RV-7A
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AIRNAV CORP
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during landing he let the "nose come down and used brakes which caused the low clearance gear leg to dig in and begin bending." The airplane's propeller and wing subsequently contacted the "undulating" grass strip. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight. The pilot's safety recommendation was to replace the accident gear leg with the "new revision ... from Vans [aircraft] which has greater ground clearance."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA229