AVIAT A1
Red Creek, AZ — November 3, 2018
Event Information
| Date | November 3, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA057 |
| Event ID | 20181103X22606 |
| Location | Red Creek, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.16028, -111.72583 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT |
| Model | A1 |
| 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 improper brake application during landing on a soft, dirt airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing on a backcountry dirt airstrip in calm wind, the airplane decelerated, but the tail would not come down. He thought it might have been due to slightly hard braking, so he released the brakes, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The Arizona Pilot's Association and The Recreational Aviation Foundation created a pamphlet about the accident airport. It stated multiple hazards, including varying surface conditions, hard and soft areas. It also stated to use "at your own risk" and "injury and loss of aircraft are possible."
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.