DALE BERKBIGLER CCX-2000
Gunnison, CO — June 2, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 2, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA302 |
| Event ID | 20190602X52102 |
| Location | Gunnison, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.54583, -106.92528 |
| Airport | Quarter Circle Circle Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DALE BERKBIGLER |
| Model | CCX-2000 |
| 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 excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he performed a wheel landing on the dirt surface airstrip. During the landing roll, he attempted to avoid several large rocks that were in the airplane's path, by applying right rudder and right brake. The airplane veered to the right and he applied too much brake pressure, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift struts, and the rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.