Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 30, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA07CA222
Location
St. George, UT
Event ID
20070831X01279
Coordinates
37.095275, -113.599441
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and excessive braking during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CENTRAL VALLEY AIR LLC
Address
81 E 1850 N
City
LOGAN
State / Zip Code
UT 84341-1760
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he returned to the airport after a local flight to practice three-point landings in his tailwheel equipped airplane. Upon touchdown, the aircraft veered to the right and the left wing began to dip. The pilot then applied "too much brake[s]" and the aircraft subsequently nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft prior to accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA222