Summary
On March 02, 2009, a Cosmos PHASE 2 (N4832) was involved in an incident near Salome, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's encounter with a rut while landing on an unimproved dry lake bed.
During a landing on a dry lake bed the aircraft encountered a rut and nosed over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the nose gear and the wings. The pilot reported that during the landing he did not see the rut until it was too late.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR09CA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4832.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's encounter with a rut while landing on an unimproved dry lake bed.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
During a landing on a dry lake bed the aircraft encountered a rut and nosed over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the nose gear and the wings. The pilot reported that during the landing he did not see the rut until it was too late.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA135