Summary
On November 08, 2010, a Piper PA-22-160 (N3029Z) was involved in an accident near Watertown, SD. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's inadvertent and premature use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3029Z.
Accident Details
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)
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