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N653DF accident description

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Crash location 39.094166°N, 90.313333°W
Nearest city Jerseyville, IL
39.120047°N, 90.328448°W
2.0 miles away
Tail number N653DF
Accident date 08 Jul 2008
Aircraft type Huebner RV6-A
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The airplane received substantial damage when it nosed over during landing. The pilot reported that he performed a crosswind short field landing on the turf runway. He stated that while rolling out, the nose wheel sunk into mud and bent rearward and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the runway revealed a low spot where the accident occurred that had been softened by recent rain.

NTSB Probable Cause

The muddy, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing.

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