N93HU

Substantial
None

AVIAT INC A-1S/N: 1249

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 20, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN12CA044
Location
Wolverton, MN
Event ID
20111027X52016
Coordinates
46.563056, -96.733612
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 inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll due to momentary pain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AVIAT INC
Serial Number
1249
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1993
Model / ICAO
A-1HUSK
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FUGLEBERG LANCE R
Address
797 140TH AVE NE
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
ND 58274-9204
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that while landing off-airport in a grass field, he experienced a sharp pain in his left leg as he was applying the brakes. This caused him to inadvertently apply excessive braking and the airplane nosed over. The airplane came to rest on its back and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, rudder, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA044