Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 31, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA405
Location
Oakdale, LA
Event ID
20140806X95916
Coordinates
31.920476, -92.639762
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 braking on landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EARLES JOHN F II
Address
2872 HIGHWAY 29 S
City
BUNKIE
State / Zip Code
LA 71322-4792
Country
United States
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