Enosburg, VT, USA
N83216
Aeronca 7AC
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll on a private grass airfield, the main landing gear dug into soft grass, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on a private uncharted grass airfield, the main landing gear dug into an area of soft grass and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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