GREAT LAKES 2T-1A
San Diego, CA — October 13, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 13, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA007 |
| Event ID | 20111013X44101 |
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.80944, -117.13695 |
| Airport | Montgomery Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GREAT LAKES |
| Model | 2T-1A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive brake application during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he applied wheel brakes in an effort to turn onto an approaching taxiway. He stated that when the brakes were applied, the right brake locked up and the airplane subsequently nosed over, coming to a rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing (top) and vertical stabilizer. No mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane were reported.
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.