Summary
On September 05, 2019, a Pietenpol PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER (N14961) was involved in an incident near Glendo, WY. 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 brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, he applied "too much brake" and the airplane nosed over and impacted terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both forward right and left lift struts.
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 GAA19CA526. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N14961.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's overapplication of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, he applied "too much brake" and the airplane nosed over and impacted terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both forward right and left lift struts.
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# GAA19CA526