N19982

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17260909

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA155
Location
Anacortes, WA
Event ID
20140402X32616
Coordinates
48.502223, -122.666114
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17260909
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HAYTON JAMES B
Address
30578 WALBERG RD
City
SEDRO WOOLLEY
State / Zip Code
WA 98284-8659
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing and rollout, the airplane was going faster than he wanted at his normal turnoff point on the runway so he continued to the next turnoff. While turning, he applied the brakes, raised the flaps, and pushed in the carburetor heat control. At that time, he realized that the airplane was not stopping so he applied more braking, but the airplane did not slow down or stop. Before he could move his feet higher onto the toe brakes, the airplane departed the runway surface onto bumpy ground, headed over a bank, and nosed over. The wings, vertical stabilizer and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# WPR14CA155