Aircraft nose-over during landing rollout

Casualties unknown • Turner, MT, US

A light aircraft experienced a nose-over accident during the landing roll due to improper brake application by a passenger.

What happened

Following a normal landing, the aircraft was decelerating to approximately 20 miles per hour during the landing roll. During this phase, the brakes locked up, causing the aircraft to nose over and come to rest in an inverted position.

An investigation of the event revealed that the passenger, who was seated in the front seat, had placed their feet on the aircraft's brakes during the rollout. This action caused the sudden brake lock-up and subsequent inversion.

Findings

Both wings, the rudder, and the fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot noted that the accident could have been avoided if more thorough instructions had been provided to the passenger regarding the importance of keeping feet off the brake pedals during landing and taxiing.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a nose-over due to the passenger applying pressure to the brake pedals during the landing roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-07-15 Piper PA-11 accident near Turner, MT?

A light aircraft experienced a nose-over accident during the landing roll due to improper brake application by a passenger.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-07-15 involved a Piper PA-11, registration N4706H, operated by Scott E. Snider, at Turner, MT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a nose-over due to the passenger applying pressure to the brake pedals during the landing roll.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060807X01107. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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