PIPER PA-18-150
Cashmere, WA — June 20, 2013
Event Information
| Date | June 20, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA279 |
| Event ID | 20130620X53308 |
| Location | Cashmere, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.51472, -120.48473 |
| Airport | Cashmere-Dryden |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| 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 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.