Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 2, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA234
Location
Lawrenceville, IL
Event ID
20080827X01339
Coordinates
38.764167, -87.605552
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's misjudged application of the brakes during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WABASH VALLEY SOARING ASSOCIATION INC
Address
13870 HANGAR RD
City
LAWRENCEVILLE
State / Zip Code
IL 62439-9525
Country
United States
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