DAVID SHOTWELL MURPHY
South Lake Tahoe, CA — June 9, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 9, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA324 |
| Event ID | 20190609X71109 |
| Location | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.89389, -119.99528 |
| Airport | South Lake Tahoe |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DAVID SHOTWELL |
| Model | MURPHY |
| 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 failure to properly tighten his seat belt, which allowed him to slide forward in his seat and resulted in his inadvertent application of excessive brake application during the landing roll and a subsequent noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane's ground speed was about 30 knots when he applied the brakes lightly, and the tailwheel lifted off the ground. His seatbelt which was not tightened, allowed him to slide forward in his seat and he inadvertently applied more brake pressure and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut 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.