Accident Details
On July 19, 2015, at approximately 1335 central daylight time, a Vans RV-9A (registration N142DD) was substantially damaged during a landing accident at Kings Land O' Lakes Airport (LNL) in Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight.
Sequence of Events
According to information provided by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors, the airplane landed hard on the grass runway and bounced twice. Following the second bounce, the nose gear fork became embedded in the grass. The nose landing gear leg subsequently folded under the cowling. The propeller spinner contacted the ground, causing the airplane to nose over. It came to rest inverted.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and main spar. No other damage details were provided.
Pilot and Witness Statements
The pilot reported to FAA inspectors that the airplane encountered an uneven surface during landing, which led to the collapse of the nose landing gear. However, a local mechanic drove the runway in his vehicle and informed FAA inspectors that there were no irregularities in the surface in the area where the nose gear collapsed.
Reporting Status
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) did not receive a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report from the pilot.
Conclusion
No probable cause has been determined for this accident based on the available information.