CUBCRAFTERS INC CC11-160
Middleton, WI — December 6, 2014
Event Information
| Date | December 6, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA072 |
| Event ID | 20141208X63413 |
| Location | Middleton, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.14000, -89.34000 |
| Airport | Middleton Muni |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CUBCRAFTERS INC |
| Model | CC11-160 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while braking during landing rollout.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the tail wheel equipped airplane nosed over during landing rollout on the grass runway. He informed a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the runway surface varied with both wet and dry areas, which caused a variable braking action. The pilot noted that the accident might have been prevented with more careful brake application. He stated that there were no failures or malfunctions with the airplane before 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.