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
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