MAULE MX-7-2325
Smith, NV — September 25, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 25, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA210 |
| Event ID | 20081017X45235 |
| Location | Smith, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.93278, -119.34944 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | MX-7-2325 |
| 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 pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had made three touch and go landings on the dry lake. On the fourth landing he applied too much brake pressure, which resulted in a propeller strike and the airplane nosing over on its back. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder, vertical stabilizer, and left wing tip.
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.