LUSCOMBE 8E
Apex, NC — May 3, 2011
Event Information
| Date | May 3, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA281 |
| Event ID | 20110504X51907 |
| Location | Apex, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.74139, -78.92472 |
| Airport | Deck Airpark |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8E |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s excessive application of the brakes, which caused the airplane to nose over.
Full Narrative
The private pilot stated that he was conducting a full stop landing. He executed a normal landing, lowered the tail and was rolling fast. The airplane was on the center line with 300 to 400 feet of runway remaining. He stated that he applied the brakes aggressively, which lifted the tail, and caused the propeller to strike the ground. The aircraft then flipped over and came to rest inverted substantially damaging the vertical stabilizer and wings. Post accident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies 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.