Probable cause
The pilot’s improper application of the brakes during the landing ground roll, which resulted in a nose over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he was practicing landings on unimproved surfaces and had just landed on the grass portion of a landing strip. He applied the brakes too hard, which caused the airplane to nose over. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR13CA279 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 20, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Cashmere, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Cashmere-Dryden (8S2)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-18-150
- N-number
- N6845Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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