Aviation Accident Summary GAA18CA328

Arlington, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N3202H

BELLANCA 7GCBC

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied the brakes too hard, and the tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied the brakes too hard and the tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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