Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during landing, after touchdown and rolling about 40 to 50 feet, the airplane suddenly veered to the left. He said that he was unable to correct before the left wing struck the corn along the runway. The airplane spun about 180 degrees. During the encounter, the right main landing gear broke about half way between the wheel and the intersection of the landing gear and fuselage. Examination of the airplane after the accident revealed damage to both wings including damage to underlying ribs, the right landing gear, and the lower portion of the rudder. Control system continuity was established and no preimpact defects were found. Examination of the grass runway revealed no defects in the runway surface.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CHI08LA288 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 31, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Walworth, Wisconsin
- Nearest airport
- Big Foot Airfield (7V3)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Fantasy Air Sro ALLEGRO 20
- N-number
- N1005W
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.