Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ATL85LA027

HARMONY, NC, USA

Aircraft #1

N7723K

CESSNA 180J

Analysis

THE COMMERCIAL PLT BEING CHECKED IN A TAIL WHEEL EQUIPPED ACFT BY A CFI ON BOARD MADE 2 SUCCESSFUL LANDINGS. DURING THE 3RD LANDING ROLL, THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE STUDENT SAID THAT HE APPLIED 'HEAVY' BRAKING DURING AN ATTEMPTED DOWNSLOPE, SHORT FIELD LANDING ON A GRASS RWY. BOTH PLTS AGREED THAT FULL UP ELEVATOR WOULD NOT COUNTERACT THE BRAKING THAT WAS USED BY THE STUDENT PLT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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