Aeronca 7AC near Enosburg, VT — 2020-04-25

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll on a private grass airfield, the main landing gear dug into soft grass, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Nose over/nose down · Landing-landing roll
• Decision Making / Judgment

Evidence available

• Photos
• 3 docket documents

Docket documents3

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Record of phone conversation (Pilot)other
• Accident Photosphotos

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