Sport Flight International Astra
Spokane, WA — September 27, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 27, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA212 |
| Event ID | 20081017X52811 |
| Location | Spokane, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.68278, -117.32250 |
| Airport | Felts Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Sport Flight International |
| Model | Astra |
| Category | WSFT |
| 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 excessive use of brakes and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll and after applying brakes, he encountered a left/right oscillation that increased in intensity as he tried to correct with nose wheel steering. The pilot further reported that before he could get the airplane stopped it tipped over, impacting the runway surface with its nose cone and left wing. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector that the day before the accident he had replaced the two rear wheel brake pads with new ones and was warned not to apply the new brakes too heavily, or a loss of control might occur. The pilot revealed to the inspector that he applied more brakes than he should have during the landing roll. The pilot reported 19 hours flight time in make and model.
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.