Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll resulting in a nose-over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that after landing the tail started to go right of centerline. He applied right rudder with little to no effect. He then applied brakes, but applied them too hard and the tail came off the ground and the airplane nosed over inverted. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for MIA08CA155 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 1, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Gilbert, South Carolina
- Nearest airport
- Private Strip (None)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
CC11-100
- N-number
- N238BB
- 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.