Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 23, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA214
Location
Helena, MT
Event ID
20140527X62937
Coordinates
46.605834, -111.989166
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N514DL
Make
OLSON
Serial Number
514
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HOPLER HAROLD W
Address
4170 COUGAR DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
MT 59602-7514
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during a full stop landing on a grass strip, rolling out at 20 mph, the airplane started veering left and he applied right rudder and right brake. The airplane abruptly nosed over and came to rest inverted substantially damaging the aft fuselage. 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# WPR14CA214