WALKER LOUIE H SUPER 18 CUBY
Toutle, WA — January 26, 2011
Event Information
| Date | January 26, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA110 |
| Event ID | 20110127X34310 |
| Location | Toutle, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.34889, -122.70417 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WALKER LOUIE H |
| Model | SUPER 18 CUBY |
| 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 braking during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over onto its back. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a sandbar that he had not adequately inspected and his improper airspeed while on final approach.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while en route to his destination airport, he decided to land on a sandbar in a nearby river. After touching down on the sandbar, the pilot realized that the available stopping distance was less than he had thought, so he applied hard braking in order to stop the airplane. During the braking sequence the airplane nosed over onto its back, resulting in the top portion of the rudder being bent over. The pilot said that he had not properly inspected the landing zone, and that his airspeed was too fast on final. He also stated that the airplane did not experience any mechanical malfunctions.
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.