MINR · Eckstein RV-6A · 2002-07-19 · Mattawan, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI02CA202
Event ID
20020731X01274
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-19
Location
Mattawan, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.195835, -85.805557
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Eckstein
Model
RV-6A
Registration
N747BS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Failure by the pilot in command to attain a proper touchdown point considering the available runway length. The rough, uneven runway surface and the soft area at the far end of the runway were contributing factors.