Accident Details
Date
Thursday, October 15, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA16CA015
Location
Grace, ID
Event ID
20151015X71651
Coordinates
42.461387, -111.703887
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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
M 7-260C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
M-7-260C
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
INNOVATIONS EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING INC
Address
4960 ASPEN LN
City
EDEN
State / Zip Code
UT 84310-9812
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed in a field that had numerous gopher holes and mounds. During the landing roll, the main landing gear encountered a soft spot in the terrain and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing strut, rudder, and horizontal stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA015