CESSNA 170B
Roxboro, NC — May 13, 2013
Event Information
| Date | May 13, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA244 |
| Event ID | 20130515X40143 |
| Location | Roxboro, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.28444, -78.98444 |
| Airport | Person County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| 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 use of wheel brakes while turning off the runway after landing resulting in a noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane at the conclusion of a local flight. As he began to turn the airplane off the runway onto the taxiway, he “lost control” and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane, and stated that he should have applied “more rudder and less brake.”
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.