N6845Z

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-8132

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 20, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA279
Location
Cashmere, WA
Event ID
20130620X53308
Coordinates
47.514720, -120.484725
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper application of the brakes during the landing ground roll, which resulted in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8132
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BR TRUCKING LLC
Address
PO BOX 1127
City
CUT BANK
State / Zip Code
MT 59427-1127
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was practicing landings on unimproved surfaces and had just landed on the grass portion of a landing strip. He applied the brakes too hard, which caused the airplane to nose over. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA279