Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA074
Location
Jean, NV
Event ID
20200122X92043
Coordinates
36.349998, -115.190002
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MARTIN RICK H
Address
8853 RIO VERDE AVE
City
LAS VEGAS
State / Zip Code
NV 89147-6037
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the uneventful landing roll on the dry lakebed, he inadvertently applied the brakes, and the airplane nosed over.
The right wing and rudder were substantially damaged.
The pilot reported that there were no 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# WPR20CA074