Summary
On October 12, 2000, a Cessna 170B (N2562D) was involved in an incident near San Carlos, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper and excessive application of brakes resulting from his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
On October 12, 2000, about 1127 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 170B, N2562D, owned and operated by the pilot, nosed over during landing rollout at the San Carlos Airport, San Carlos, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight, and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the private pilot was not injured. The flight was performed under 14 CFR Part 91, and it originated from San Carlos about 1115.
The pilot reported that during the previous 90-day period he had flown his airplane for about 1.8 hours. The purpose of the accident flight was to practice landings. Upon completing one circuit around the traffic pattern, the pilot landed on runway 30, and the airplane decelerated.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX01LA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2562D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper and excessive application of brakes resulting from his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On October 12, 2000, about 1127 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 170B, N2562D, owned and operated by the pilot, nosed over during landing rollout at the San Carlos Airport, San Carlos, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight, and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the private pilot was not injured. The flight was performed under 14 CFR Part 91, and it originated from San Carlos about 1115.
The pilot reported that during the previous 90-day period he had flown his airplane for about 1.8 hours. The purpose of the accident flight was to practice landings. Upon completing one circuit around the traffic pattern, the pilot landed on runway 30, and the airplane decelerated. Upon slowing to about 15 miles per hour, the rudder lost effectiveness, and the airplane rolled toward the side of the runway. The pilot further reported that as the airplane was about to depart the runway he "stepped hard on the brakes," and the airplane nosed over.
A witness reported that the midfield windsock indicated that a right quartering tail wind existed at the time of the mishap. According to San Carlos control tower personnel, at the time of the mishap the official wind was from 300 degrees at 4 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX01LA010