# NTSB Accident CHI02CA202
> **Eckstein RV-6A** · 2002-07-19 · Mattawan, MI, USA · MINR
## 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.

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