Probable cause
The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied the brakes too hard, and the tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed down.
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 GAA18CA328 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 7, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Arlington, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Arlington Muni (AWO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Bellanca 7GCBC
- N-number
- N3202H
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1973
- 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.