CESSNA 170
Enumclaw, WA — February 24, 2016
Event Information
| Date | February 24, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA138 |
| Event ID | 20160229X32454 |
| Location | Enumclaw, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.19611, -122.02028 |
| Airport | ENUMCLAW |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170 |
| 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 incorrect brake application during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the taxi after landing, he "applied the brakes to slow down further" and suddenly the airplane nosed over. He further reported that he recently replaced the 29 inch Alaska Bushwheels with smaller 6.00x6 tires. According to the pilot, this made the Cleveland double puck brakes "very sensitive."
A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no 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.