N9906C

Substantial
None

SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8FS/N: S-9

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA044
Location
Tok, AK
Event ID
20120531X23634
Coordinates
63.324443, -142.952224
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 and excessive application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SILVAIRE
Serial Number
S-9
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
LUSCOMBE 8FAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
LUSCOMBE 8F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHARBONNET NICOLAS P
Address
511 E MAIN ST
City
NEW IBERIA
State / Zip Code
LA 70560-3819
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during landing, he inadvertently applied excessive pressure to the brakes, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. He reported that the airplane had recently been modified with hydraulic brakes, but there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with 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# ANC12CA044