N416SM

Substantial
None

Piper PA-18-150S/N: 18-8109061

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

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8109061
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

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