NAVION NAVION
Newburyport, MA — August 31, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 31, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA396 |
| Event ID | 20220902105850 |
| Location | Newburyport, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.79536, -70.83944 |
| Airport | PLUM ISLAND |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | NAVION |
| Model | NAVION |
| 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 excessive application of brakes while landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse.
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.