Summary
On June 07, 2018, a Bellanca 7GCBC (N3202H) was involved in an incident near Arlington, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA328. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3202H.
Accident Details
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)
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