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| Date: | Thursday 17 March 2022 |
| Time: | 14:38 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-7A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N275PL |
| MSN: | 70788 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2004 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 930 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Polk City, FL (4FD7) -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Mascotte, FL (06FD) |
| Polk City, FL (4FD7) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that his approach to landing was normal. He said that during the landing roll he felt nose gear 'dig in” just before the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over inverted onto the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. After exiting the airplane, the pilot observed that the grass/turf landing surface was loose and uneven. Inspection of the grass runway surface revealed the dirt was soft, and a ground scar was created by the nose wheel. A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed a fractured wheel pant and scarring on the lower right-wing skin. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies prior to landing.
Probable Cause: A loss of control during landing due to the loose and uneven landing surface.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA22LA165
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Sep-2024 16:02 | Anon. | Updated [Aircraft type, Narrative, ] |
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