BELLANCA 7GCBC
Arlington, WA — June 7, 2018
Event Information
| Date | June 7, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA328 |
| Event ID | 20180607X61715 |
| Location | Arlington, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.16361, -122.16333 |
| Airport | ARLINGTON MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 7GCBC |
| 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 overapplication of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied the brakes too hard and the tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed down.
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.