Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA16CA061

Fort Morgan, CO, USA

Aircraft #1

N842MC

MELVIN K CALLEN BACKCOUNTRY SUPERCUB

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that during final approach he observed "prairie dog holes" on the private grass runway. The touchdown was "normal," but during the rollout the pilot observed additional prairie dog holes ahead and applied the brakes. Subsequently, the airplane skidded for about 50 feet on the "soft and sandy" area of the runway and nosed over. The vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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