Prendergast RV-7A
Manchester, MI — August 1, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 1, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA229 |
| Event ID | 20080827X01335 |
| Location | Manchester, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.19500, -84.03083 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Prendergast |
| Model | RV-7A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing he let the "nose come down and used brakes which caused the low clearance gear leg to dig in and begin bending." The airplane's propeller and wing subsequently contacted the "undulating" grass strip. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight. The pilot's safety recommendation was to replace the accident gear leg with the "new revision ... from Vans [aircraft] which has greater ground clearance."
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.