AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL11C 100
Las Animas, CO — January 30, 2016
Event Information
| Date | January 30, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA115 |
| Event ID | 20160201X54735 |
| Location | Las Animas, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.05167, -103.12028 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO |
| Model | AL11C 100 |
| 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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose over.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he made an approach to his private sod airstrip after observing rain showers in days previous. The pilot reported that as the main wheels made contact with the surface the airplane immediately nosed over. A photograph taken following the accident and provided by the operator showed that the runway was water saturated and muddy. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings' lift struts and the rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
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.