Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA576
Location
Belle Plaine, MN
Event ID
20100930X02655
Coordinates
44.666389, -93.783332
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MACRAFIC BRUCE A
Address
52280 173RD ST
City
GARDEN CITY
State / Zip Code
MN 56034-4482
Country
United States
Analysis
During landing on runway 26 (2,000 feet long by 50 feet wide, turf), the landing gear contacted soft terrain and the airplane pulled to the left. The pilot attempted to correct; however, the airplane continued into an adjacent corn field and nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing was bent aft and twisted. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA576