Pilot Debrief

AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL11C 100 near Las Animas, CO — 2016-01-30

Final reportGAA16CA115
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Date
2016-01-30
Location
Las Animas, CO, USA
Aircraft
AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL11C 100
Registration
N24184
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose over.

NTSB 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.

NTSB coding

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