Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA15CA160

Anacortes, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N28437

SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8A

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll he applied "excessive" brakes, and the airplane nosed over. The empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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