Accident Details
Date
Thursday, October 13, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR12CA007
Location
San Diego, CA
Event ID
20111013X44101
Coordinates
32.809444, -117.136947
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 landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
2T-1A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
2T-1A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SKY DANCING LLC
Address
1515 COAST WALK
City
LA JOLLA
State / Zip Code
CA 92037-3731
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he applied wheel brakes in an effort to turn onto an approaching taxiway. He stated that when the brakes were applied, the right brake locked up and the airplane subsequently nosed over, coming to a rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing (top) and vertical stabilizer. No mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane were reported.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA007