ALEXANDER DUANE A RV-8
Cortland, OH — May 1, 2013
Event Information
| Date | May 1, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA251 |
| Event ID | 20130502X32859 |
| Location | Cortland, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.38194, -80.71222 |
| Airport | Urban Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ALEXANDER DUANE A |
| Model | RV-8 |
| 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 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.
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.