N512PVEAA WAG-AERO SPORT 1989-01-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

EAA WAG-AERO SPORT S/N: 674

Summary

On January 28, 1989, a Eaa WAG-AERO SPORT (N512PV) was involved in an accident near Placerville, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE STUDENT'S IMPROPER APPLICATION OF BRAKES DURING THE TOUCHDOWN/FLARE PHASE OF THE LANDING CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO NOSE OVER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89DVG03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N512PV.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 28, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89DVG03
Location
PLACERVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001213X27595
Coordinates
38.729686, -120.799140
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT'S IMPROPER APPLICATION OF BRAKES DURING THE TOUCHDOWN/FLARE PHASE OF THE LANDING CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO NOSE OVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EAA
Serial Number
674
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
WAG-AERO SPORT BIPL
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
WAG-AERO SPORT TR

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WALKER JOHN A
Address
PO BOX 285
City
KOTZEBUE
State / Zip Code
AK 99752-0285
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX89DVG03