Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 25, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA210
Location
Smith, NV
Event ID
20081017X45235
Coordinates
38.932777, -119.349440
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5670A
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
10034C
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
MX-7-2325
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ARMSTRONG RANDY
Address
2660 BEDFORD WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
CARSON CITY
State / Zip Code
NV 89703-4618
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he had made three touch and go landings on the dry lake. On the fourth landing he applied too much brake pressure, which resulted in a propeller strike and the airplane nosing over on its back. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder, vertical stabilizer, and left wing tip.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA210