Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he had performed two previous touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. During the third landing roll, the tailwheel settled on the runway and then the airplane nosed over.
He reported that, "I am not certain whether I accidentally stepped on the brakes or the brakes seized."
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and the rudder.
A post-accident airplane examination performed by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed that no issues with the brake system was found.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA455