Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA203
Location
Maryville, MO
Event ID
20160426X54214
Coordinates
40.353332, -94.916664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's unintentional brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N71796
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
3223
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2200 CHAPPARAL AVE SPC 54
Status
Deregistered
City
CLOVIS
State / Zip Code
NM 88101-1707
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that after a normal three point touchdown, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot further reported that he applied right rudder, but also unintentionally applied right heel brake. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over on the runway.
The vertical stabilizer and rudder sustained substantial damage.
The pilot did not report any 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# GAA16CA203