N233EB

Substantial
Minor

Beech E17BS/N: 233

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
NTSB Number
LAX08CA227
Location
Hubbard, OR
Event ID
20080807X01178
Coordinates
45.180278, -122.743331
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N233EB
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
233
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1938
Model / ICAO
E17BBE17
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH DAVID W
Address
16089 78TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MILACA
State / Zip Code
MN 56353-3505
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he made a normal approach and landing at Lenhardt Airpark on runway 2. He followed his standard landing procedure for the airplane, landing on the main wheels and holding the tail off the ground. He stated that as the tail lowered, he would normally begin braking while pulling back on the control stick to keep the tail down. The pilot indicated that he believes he began braking slightly early, before the tail was firmly on the ground. As the airplane decelerated, the tail rose until the propeller impacted the ground. Thereafter, the airplane nosed over and stopped in an inverted attitude. The pilot indicated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX08CA227