N14961

Substantial
None

Pietenpol PIETENPOL AIRCAMPERS/N: P101SE

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 5, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA526
Location
Glendo, WY
Event ID
20190905X63951
Coordinates
42.520000, -105.019996
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 brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover. 

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIETENPOL
Serial Number
P101SE
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PIETENPOL AIRCAMPERSBM3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CALAR DAVID E
Address
3113 E 8TH ST
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
WY 82609-2610
Country
United States

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