Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 7, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA328
Location
Arlington, WA
Event ID
20180607X61715
Coordinates
48.163612, -122.163330
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 overapplication of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied the brakes too hard and the tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed down.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA18CA328