PIPER PA-18-150

Cashmere, WA — June 20, 2013

Event Information

DateJune 20, 2013
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR13CA279
Event ID20130620X53308
LocationCashmere, WA
CountryUSA
Coordinates47.51472, -120.48473
AirportCashmere-Dryden
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA-18-150
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper application of the brakes during the landing ground roll, which resulted in a nose over.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he was practicing landings on unimproved surfaces and had just landed on the grass portion of a landing strip. He applied the brakes too hard, which caused the airplane to nose over. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine 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.

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