On April 25, 2007, a Champion 7GCAA (registration N1646G) was involved in an aviation accident near Grand Rapids, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane traveling down a slope and nosing over when brakes were applied. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft sustained damage after nosing over during an off-airport landing on a farm field, following a loss of directional control in the landing roll.
What happened
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during an off-airport landing on a farm field. According to the pilot's report, directional control was lost during the landing roll. The aircraft then traveled down a slope located to the side of the intended landing area. When the pilot applied the brakes to stop the aircraft, it rolled forward onto its nose.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the mechanical and operational aspects of the incident as described by the pilot. No further mechanical examination details were provided in the source material.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane traveling down a slope and nosing over when brakes were applied.
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