Accident Details
Date
Monday, November 8, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11CA060
Location
Watertown, SD
Event ID
20101109X00102
Coordinates
44.972499, -96.994445
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 inadvertent and premature use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SUPER 20 LLC
Address
200 E MAUREEN ST
City
BRANDON
State / Zip Code
SD 57005-1747
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported he circled the farm field to check the condition of the landing area prior to landing to the northeast. He reported that he inadvertently stepped on the brakes during the landing roll prior to the tailwheel touching down. The airplane nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA060