GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G 164
Madison, KS — April 25, 2016
Event Information
| Date | April 25, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA200 |
| Event ID | 20160425X65928 |
| Location | Madison, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.11111, -96.11389 |
| Airport | GODFREY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER |
| Model | G 164 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| 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 the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped bi-plane reported that he was performing a short field landing on a rough grass runway. The pilot further reported that he applied the brakes immediately after touchdown, and then felt the main landing gear "grab" and the tail begin to rise. Subsequently, the bi-plane nosed over on the runway. The pilot reported that he "should not have applied the brakes so soon" after touchdown.
The vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damage.
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the bi-plane 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.