Probable cause
The pilot’s improper application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, he tapped the brakes too hard, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA153 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 8, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Many, Louisiana
- Nearest airport
- Hart (3R4)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC
- N-number
- N105BH
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2007
- 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.