Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 2, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA135
Location
Salome, AZ
Event ID
20090302X32819
Coordinates
33.666667, -113.900001
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 encounter with a rut while landing on an unimproved dry lake bed.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4832
Make
COSMOS
Serial Number
21319
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
PHASE 2
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SCOBEY ROBERT P
Address
440 RIGGS AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
EMMETT
State / Zip Code
ID 83617-3254
Country
United States
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