Aviation Accident Summary FTW87DPA01

MCKINNEY, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N777HL

NORTH AMERICAN SNJ-5

Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTEDLY MADE A NORMAL TOUCHDOWN IN A CALM WIND CONDITION. DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT,HOWEVER, HE APPLIED EXCESSIVE BRAKING. THIS CAUSED THE TAIL WHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT TO NOSE OVER INTO AN INVERTED ATTITUDE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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