AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC
Many, LA — March 8, 2018
Event Information
| Date | March 8, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA153 |
| Event ID | 20180309X23911 |
| Location | Many, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.54667, -93.49084 |
| Airport | HART |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT |
| Model | 8GCBC |
| 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 improper application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, he tapped the brakes too hard and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.