AERONCA 7AC
Auburn, PA — November 2, 2015
Event Information
| Date | November 2, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA038 |
| Event ID | 20151104X02851 |
| Location | Auburn, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.59861, -76.13750 |
| Airport | HILLVIEW |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AERONCA |
| Model | 7AC |
| 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 use of excessive brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that she took off and remained in the airport traffic pattern. During the landing roll, the pilot reported that she applied too much brake pressure and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing strut.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.