Casualties unknown

2002-09-28: Piper/cub Crafters PA-18 (N380CC) — Gannett, ID

Gannett, ID, US

On September 28, 2002, a Piper/cub Crafters PA-18 (registration N380CC) was involved in an aviation accident near Gannett, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive braking during the landing rollout. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot reported that during landing in a pasture, he landed long to clear power lines, then applied brakes and the airplane nosed over. No mechanical issues were noted.

Incident Overview

A private pilot reported that while landing in an open pasture near his home, he executed a long landing in an effort to clear a series of power lines located on the approach path to the intended landing area. According to the pilot, during the landing rollout, shortly before reaching the end of the intended landing area, he applied the wheel brakes and the airplane subsequently nosed over onto its back.

Pilot Account

The pilot stated that he had not experienced any mechanical difficulties or malfunctions with the airplane that contributed to the accident. No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or pilot injuries were provided in the source material.

Sequence of Events

The pilot's account indicates that the decision to land long was made to avoid the power lines on approach. After touchdown, the rollout proceeded until the pilot applied brakes near the end of the landing area, which resulted in the nose-over. The accident occurred in an open pasture, and no further information about the surrounding conditions or outcome was available.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20021003X05275. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.