LOWE BRUCE SKYSTR KTFX IV-1200
Susanville, CA — April 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA151 |
| Event ID | 20230410107034 |
| Location | Susanville, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.28018, -120.01184 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LOWE BRUCE |
| Model | SKYSTR KTFX IV-1200 |
| 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 braking technique during an off airport precautionary landing on unforeseen soft terrain, which resulted in a nose over.
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.