Piper PA-25-235
Lawrenceville, IL — August 2, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA234 |
| Event ID | 20080827X01339 |
| Location | Lawrenceville, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.76417, -87.60555 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-25-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudged application of the brakes during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing he "attempted to apply light brake pressure to shorten landing roll." The airplane subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
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.