Summary
On June 20, 2013, a Piper PA-18-150 (N6845Z) was involved in an accident near Cashmere, WA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper application of the brakes during the landing ground roll, which resulted in a nose over.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR13CA279. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6845Z.
Accident Details
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)
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