PIPER PA 12
Midland, TX, March 19, 2015
Event Information
| Date | March 19, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Midland, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.94250, -102.20194 |
| Airport | SKYWEST INC |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA012 |
| Event ID | 20150322X11754 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 12 |
| Registration # | N2722M |
| Operator | WATSON JAY C |
| Owner | WATSON JAY C |
| 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 excessive braking during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane in variable wind conditions. During the landing roll he applied excessive brake in fear of a runway excursion, which resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its wings, left wing strut and rudder. The pilot reported no pre-impact 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.