On November 3, 2000, a Piper PA-20 (registration N7707K) was involved in an aviation accident near Hood River, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported that after a three-point touchdown, the aircraft veered left, tipped onto its wing, and nosed over. Post-accident inspection found no brake malfunction.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during landing, the aircraft touched down in a three-point configuration. Immediately after touchdown, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and backpressure on the elevator to correct the deviation.
Sequence of Events
After the initial correction, the aircraft continued to parallel the runway centerline for approximately 60 feet. The airplane then tipped over onto its wing, causing the propeller to contact the runway surface. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Post-Accident Inspection
A mechanic and an inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted a post-accident inspection of the brake system. The inspection did not reveal any evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure.