N70BZThorp THORP T 182020-05-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Thorp THORP T 18S/N: 1325

Summary

On May 29, 2020, a Thorp THORP T 18 (N70BZ) was involved in an accident near Madisonville, TN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway, which resulted in a nose-over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA228. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N70BZ.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 29, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA228
Location
Madisonville, TN
Event ID
20200530X25745
Coordinates
35.437221, -84.401664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway, which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
THORP
Serial Number
1325
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
THORP T 18T18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
THORP T-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FAIBISOFF ISAAC J
Address
40 SYCAMORE DR
City
CASEYVILLE
State / Zip Code
IL 62232-2048
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA228