Vans RV9
Lake Elsinore, CA — October 4, 2019
Event Information
| Date | October 4, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA003 |
| Event ID | 20191007X44410 |
| Location | Lake Elsinore, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.63000, -117.30167 |
| Airport | Skylark Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Vans |
| Model | RV9 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing and a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after landing on a dirt runway, while taxiing down the runway to the parking area. The nose landing gear went over an area of soft terrain, collapsed, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.