N944KM

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18 REPLICAS/N: JA1705106

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

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
JA1705106
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
PA-18 REPLICAPA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18 REPLICA

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