Krótki opis zdarzenia autorstwa National Transportation Security Board:
make an approach – wykonywać podejście/ podchodzić do lądowania
airfield – lądowisko
make contact with the surface – dotknąć powierzchni / nawierzchni
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped American Legend AL11C-100, he made an approach to his private airfield in Las Animas, Colorado, after several days of rain showers. He reported that as the main wheels made contact with the surface, the plane immediately nosed over.
following the accident – po wypadku
runway was water saturated and muddy – pas startowy był nasączony wodą i błotnisty / grząski
rudder – ster kierunku
The photograph taken following the accident showed the runway was water saturated and muddy. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings’ lift struts and the rudder.
probable cause – prawdopodobna przyczyna
selection of unsuitable terrain for landing – wybór nieodpowiedniego terenu do lądowania
Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose over.
