Glendo, WY, USA
N14961
Pietenpol PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied "too much brake" and that the airplane then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward right and left lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, he applied "too much brake" and the airplane nosed over and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both forward right and left lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's overapplication of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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