WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT YMF F5C
San Luis Obispo, CA — January 3, 2015
Event Information
| Date | January 3, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR15CA074 |
| Event ID | 20150103X81107 |
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.23722, -120.64083 |
| Airport | SAN LUIS COUNTY RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT |
| Model | YMF F5C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The accidental application of the brakes by the passenger during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while rolling out about 30 to 40 mph in the tailwheel equipped airplane for the full stop landing, the airplane made a sudden stop and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage and tail section during the landing sequence. The passenger reported in a written statement that he accidentally applied the brakes during the landing roll.
The pilot reported no preimpact 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.