ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285870
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| Date: | Tuesday 8 July 2008 |
| Time: | 05:45 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-6A |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N653DF |
| MSN: | 22066 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 246 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Jerseyville, Illinois -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | St. Louis Regional Airport, IL (ALN/KALN) |
| Kampsville, IL | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane received substantial damage when it nosed over during landing. The pilot reported that he performed a crosswind short field landing on the turf runway. He stated that while rolling out, the nose wheel sunk into mud and bent rearward and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the runway revealed a low spot where the accident occurred that had been softened by recent rain.
Probable Cause: The muddy, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI08CA184
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 16:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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