Avid AVID MAGNUM
Yellow Pine, ID — July 20, 2019
Event Information
| Date | July 20, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR19CA197 |
| Event ID | 20190720X80210 |
| Location | Yellow Pine, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.88389, -115.70750 |
| Airport | Reed Ranch |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Avid |
| Model | AVID MAGNUM |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to land on a rough, grass airstrip, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and a subsequent nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after the airplane touched down on the soft grass landing strip and rolled about 130 ft, the airplane's nose landing gear (NLG) impacted a soft ground depression and the NLG bent aft. The nose wheel dragged through the grass about 30 ft before the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot added that this was the first time he had landed at this airstrip and was not aware of the hazards on the rough surface.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and wing struts.
The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal 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.