Casualties unknown

Aircraft Noses Over After Pilot Applies Excessive Brake During Gusty Wind Landing (N8113V)

Seneca Falls, NY, US

On May 10, 1984, a Cessna C188 (registration N8113V) was involved in an aviation accident near Seneca Falls, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot attempted a tail-high landing to compensate for gusty winds, the aircraft weathervaned, and excessive right brake application caused a nose-over.

Accident Description

During the landing roll, the pilot attempted to compensate for gusty wind conditions by touching down with the aircraft in a tail-high attitude. As the aircraft began to weathervane, the pilot applied excessive right brake in an effort to correct the directional deviation. The combination of the braking action and the gusty winds exceeded the elevator's authority, resulting in the aircraft nosing over.

Pilot Statement

According to the pilot, the wind was from the west at 15 knots, gusting to 22 knots, with the direction occasionally switching to a north to south orientation. No other information about the aircraft, injuries, or damage was provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X39727. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.