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May 1, 2013 · Alexander Duane A RV-8 · N81610
Cortland, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cortland, OH
Aircraft
Alexander Duane A RV-8
Tail Number
N81610
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA251
Before the flight, the pilot called the destination airport to check on the runway conditions. No concerns were reported. During the landing roll on the grass runway, the airplane encountered a soft spot in the runway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The empennage and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane before the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering an unexpected soft spot in the runway during landing.
Full Narrative
Prior to the flight, the pilot called to the destination airport to check on the runway conditions. No concerns were reported. During the landing roll to the grass runway, the airplane encountered a soft spot in the runway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The empennage and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportUrban Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2640 ft
Runway Width130 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAlexander Duane A RV-8
Tail NumberN81610
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC