Summary
On August 01, 2008, a Cubcrafter CC11-100 (N238BB) was involved in an incident near Gilbert, SC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll resulting in a nose-over.
The pilot stated that after landing the tail started to go right of centerline. He applied right rudder with little to no effect. He then applied brakes, but applied them too hard and the tail came off the ground and the airplane nosed over inverted. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA08CA155. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N238BB.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll resulting in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot stated that after landing the tail started to go right of centerline. He applied right rudder with little to no effect. He then applied brakes, but applied them too hard and the tail came off the ground and the airplane nosed over inverted. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA155