Accident Details
Date
Monday, November 2, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA16CA038
Location
Auburn, PA
Event ID
20151104X02851
Coordinates
40.598609, -76.137496
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 use of excessive brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N84138
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
7AC2824
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CLARKSVILLE FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
200 ARPT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CLARKSVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37040
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that she took off and remained in the airport traffic pattern. During the landing roll, the pilot reported that she applied too much brake pressure and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing strut.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA16CA038