No fatalities

Zlin Aviation Savage Cub-S accident at Francis, OK, 15 Nov 2020

Francis, OK, United States

On November 15, 2020, a Zlin Aviation Savage Cub-S was involved in an aviation accident near Francis, OK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for the landing, which resulted in a nose over when the airplane encountered soft sand during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for the landing, which resulted in a nose over when the airplane encountered soft sand during the landing roll.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotEffect on equipmentContributed to outcome