Summary
On August 19, 2017, a Mike Reed Super Cub (N7677M) was involved in an accident near Murphy, ID. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s use of excessive brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
The pilot reported that during proficiency training in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, during the landing roll, he began to apply brake pressure. As his main landing gear wheels rolled over a water bar, he shifted in his seat and inadvertently applied more brake pressure. Subsequently the airplane nosed over.
The gravel runway is sloped and has two water bars that cross over the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA496. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7677M.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s use of excessive brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during proficiency training in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, during the landing roll, he began to apply brake pressure. As his main landing gear wheels rolled over a water bar, he shifted in his seat and inadvertently applied more brake pressure. Subsequently the airplane nosed over.
The gravel runway is sloped and has two water bars that cross over the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were 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# GAA17CA496