AVIAT INC A-1
Wolverton, MN — October 20, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 20, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA044 |
| Event ID | 20111027X52016 |
| Location | Wolverton, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.56306, -96.73361 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT INC |
| Model | A-1 |
| 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 inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll due to momentary pain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing off-airport in a grass field, he experienced a sharp pain in his left leg as he was applying the brakes. This caused him to inadvertently apply excessive braking and the airplane nosed over. The airplane came to rest on its back and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, rudder, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
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.