SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8E
Douglass, KS — May 19, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 19, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA330 |
| Event ID | 20140630X34020 |
| Location | Douglass, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.51417, -96.99277 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SILVAIRE |
| Model | LUSCOMBE 8E |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were high winds and a short, downhill sloped runway.
Full Narrative
While landing on a short, downhill strip with high winds, the pilot stated that he applied excessive brakes and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.