N27295

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-135S/N: 18-3597

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 23, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA12CA047
Location
Dyersburg, TN
Event ID
20111024X74151
Coordinates
36.071388, -89.370277
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N27295
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-3597
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18-135PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

According to the pilot, he had departed from a nearby paved runway and was practicing takeoff and landings on his property. During the second landing the airplane bounced, the pilot's foot slipped off the right rudder pedal, which resulted in an overuse of the right heel brake. The airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and tail. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have prevented normal operations.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA047