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October 29, 2006 · Aviat S2B · N149TM
Larimore, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Larimore, ND
Aircraft
Aviat S2B
Tail Number
N149TM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA019
The airplane nosed over after contacting soft terrain while landing. The pilot stated that he was landing on his private grass airstrip when the accident happened. He stated that he misjudged the runway and the right main gear contacted "very soft" dirt on the south edge of the runway during the landing roll. The pilot reported the airplane was traveling between 5 and 10 miles per hour when it nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered.
Full Narrative
The airplane nosed over after contacting soft terrain while landing. The pilot stated that he was landing on his private grass airstrip when the accident happened. He stated that he misjudged the runway and the right main gear contacted "very soft" dirt on the south edge of the runway during the landing roll. The pilot reported the airplane was traveling between 5 and 10 miles per hour when it nosed over. The vertical stabilizer, rudder, one propeller blade, and a wing rib were damaged during the landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat S2B
Tail NumberN149TM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0