AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180
Oakdale, LA — July 31, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA405 |
| Event ID | 20140806X95916 |
| Location | Oakdale, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.92048, -92.63976 |
| Airport | ALLEN PARISH |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | A-1C-180 |
| 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 braking on landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Full Narrative
The pilot was practicing short field takeoff and landings in his tail wheel-equipped airplane that were fitted with tundra tires. On the fourth landing, the pilot used excessive braking to slow down and the airplane rolled forward and flipped over. A review of postaccident photographs revealed the airplane came to rest inverted and the wing struts were bent. The pilot reported there no mechanical deficiencies that contributed to the accident.
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.