N2971M

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12S/N: 121363

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 9, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR11CA007
Location
Valley, WA
Event ID
20101009X35701
Coordinates
48.133335, -117.750000
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 after overshooting the intended touchdown point, resulting in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
121363
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
PA-12PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FOOTHILL AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 166
City
ILIAMNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99606-0166
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he elected to land in a recently mowed 1,200 foot long field at his parent's farm. He stated that he overflew some nearby ponds to check for wind, of which there appeared to be none. He then decided to land to the north since the field sloped uphill in that direction. During the landing sequence, the pilot stated that he touched down long, and then applied the brakes with such force that the airplane nosed over onto its back, substantially damaging both the fuselage and the left wing. After exiting the airplane, the pilot noted that there was an intermittent wind blowing from the south. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA007