Summary
On November 17, 2019, a Stinson SR9 (N18416) was involved in an incident near West Jefferson, OH. 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 use of excessive braking during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during landing roll, he applied brakes and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot added that he should have "less use of brakes."
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA20CA081. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N18416.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's use of excessive braking during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during landing roll, he applied brakes and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot added that he should have "less use of brakes."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA20CA081