Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 19, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA330
Location
Douglass, KS
Event ID
20140630X34020
Coordinates
37.514167, -96.992774
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 excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were high winds and a short, downhill sloped runway.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2649K
Make
SILVAIRE
Serial Number
5376
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1105 GENTILE ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CARTERVILLE
State / Zip Code
IL 62918-4008
Country
United States
Analysis
While landing on a short, downhill strip with high winds, the pilot stated that he applied excessive brakes and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident 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# CEN14CA330