Pietenpol PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER
Glendo, WY — September 5, 2019
Event Information
| Date | September 5, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA526 |
| Event ID | 20190905X63951 |
| Location | Glendo, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.52000, -105.02000 |
| Airport | Thomas Memorial |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Pietenpol |
| Model | PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's overapplication of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, he applied "too much brake" and the airplane nosed over and impacted terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both forward right and left lift struts.
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.