1 Aug 2008: Prendergast RV-7A — John Prendergast

1 Aug 2008: Prendergast RV-7A — John Prendergast

No fatalities • Manchester, MI, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that during landing he let the "nose come down and used brakes which caused the low clearance gear leg to dig in and begin bending." The airplane's propeller and wing subsequently contacted the "undulating" grass strip. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight. The pilot's safety recommendation was to replace the accident gear leg with the "new revision ... from Vans [aircraft] which has greater ground clearance."

Contributing factors

  • Contributed to outcome
  • Incorrect use/operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC

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