Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA251
Location
Cortland, OH
Event ID
20130502X32859
Coordinates
41.381942, -80.712219
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 failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering an unexpected soft spot in the runway during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N81610
Make
ALEXANDER DUANE A
Serial Number
80175
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
RV-8
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WHITT ROBIN D
Address
C/O PROPELLOR SERVICE
1500 RIO VISTA DR HNGR C4
Status
Deregistered
City
FALLON
State / Zip Code
NV 89406-2521
Country
United States
Analysis
Prior to the flight, the pilot called to the destination airport to check on the runway conditions. No concerns were reported. During the landing roll to the grass runway, the airplane encountered a soft spot in the runway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The empennage and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# CEN13CA251