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July 26, 2009 · Fisher RV-7A · N257RV
Brodhead, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Brodhead, WI
Aircraft
Fisher RV-7A
Tail Number
N257RV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA472
The airplane touched down and bounced during landing on the runway. The nose landing gear collapsed during about the third bounce when it impacted a rise in the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest on its canopy and vertical stabilizer, resulting in substantial damage to the stabilizer and firewall. The pilot stated that he landed "hot." The pilot and passenger were uninjured.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The airplane touched down and bounced during landing on runway 27 (2,430 feet by 155 feet, turf). The nose landing gear collapsed during a bounce when it impacted a rise in the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest on its canopy and vertical stabilizer resulting in substantial damage to the stabilizer and firewall. The pilot stated to the Federal Aviation Administration that he landed "hot". The pilot and passenger were uninjured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportBrodhead Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2430 ft
Runway Width155 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFisher RV-7A
Tail NumberN257RV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-M1B · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC