Summary
On July 31, 2014, a Aviat Aircraft INC A-1C-180 (N199MA) was involved in an incident near Oakdale, LA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's excessive braking on landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
The pilot was practicing short field takeoff and landings in his tail wheel-equipped airplane that were fitted with tundra tires. On the fourth landing, the pilot used excessive braking to slow down and the airplane rolled forward and flipped over. A review of postaccident photographs revealed the airplane came to rest inverted and the wing struts were bent. The pilot reported there no mechanical deficiencies that contributed to the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN14CA405. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N199MA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's excessive braking on landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot was practicing short field takeoff and landings in his tail wheel-equipped airplane that were fitted with tundra tires. On the fourth landing, the pilot used excessive braking to slow down and the airplane rolled forward and flipped over. A review of postaccident photographs revealed the airplane came to rest inverted and the wing struts were bent. The pilot reported there no mechanical deficiencies that contributed to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA405