Summary
On August 02, 2008, a Piper PA-25-235 (N6990Z) was involved in an accident near Lawrenceville, IL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's misjudged application of the brakes during landing.
The pilot reported that during landing he "attempted to apply light brake pressure to shorten landing roll." The airplane subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI08CA234. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6990Z.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's misjudged application of the brakes during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during landing he "attempted to apply light brake pressure to shorten landing roll." The airplane subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident 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# CHI08CA234