Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR12CA322

Stanley, ID, USA

Aircraft #1

N622MW

CubCrafters CC 11-160

Analysis

The pilot reported that as he was decelerating during the landing roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the airplane started to veer to the right. The pilot applied brakes and the airplane nosed over and came to a rest inverted. The airplane’s wings and rudder sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that while decelerating during the landing roll in a tailwheel equipped airplane, the airplane started to veer to the right. The pilot applied brakes and the airplane nosed over and came to a rest inverted. The airplane’s wings and rudder sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence. At the time of the accident, the nearest weather reporting station, about 3 miles south of the airport, reported wind from 050 degrees at 3 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operations.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s excessive use of the brakes during the landing roll.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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