No fatalities
15 Nov 2020: Zlin Aviation Savage Cub-S — Francis, OK
On 15 Nov 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.
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