Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 8, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA244
Location
Kyle, SD
Event ID
20100510X33238
Coordinates
43.398056, -102.185554
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 improper touchdown on a soft landing area, resulting in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PUCKETT TREVOR W
Address
16265 RED TOP RD
City
NEW UNDERWOOD
State / Zip Code
SD 57761
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel airplane said that all three wheels were about to touch the ground during landing when he realized that the "field was softer than expected." He pulled the stick back to the stop and "was not able to apply throttle quick enough to keep tail pressure down." The airplane then nosed over. The pilot's report did not list any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane reference the accident flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA244