Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA16CA038

Auburn, PA, USA

Aircraft #1

N84138

AERONCA 7AC

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that she took off and remained in the airport traffic pattern. During the landing roll, the pilot reported that she applied too much brake pressure and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing strut. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's use of excessive brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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