Accident Monnett Sonerai II N1390A, Wednesday 16 February 1983

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Date:	Wednesday 16 February 1983
Time:	14:00 LT
Type:	Monnett Sonerai II
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N1390A
MSN:	711
Total airframe hrs:	25 hours
Engine model:	Volkswagen VW
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Las Cruces, NM - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Unknown
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Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE NEW HOME BUILT ACFT HAD ONLY 2.5 HRS TOTAL FLT TIME. AFTER A TEST FLT, THE PLT WAS ON THE LANDING ROLL WHEN HE LOST CONTROL AT APRX 35 MPH. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED & NOSED OVER ON ITS TOP. THE PLT REPORTED THAT LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURRED AFTER A STEERING ARM FAILED ON THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY.

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