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Aircraft Nose Over After Brake Lock During Landing Roll (N4706H)

Turner, MT, US

On July 15, 2006, a Piper PA-11 (registration N4706H) operated by Scott E. Snider was involved in an aviation accident near Turner, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The passenger's inadvertent activation of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, resulting in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent nose over. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing rollout, brakes locked causing the airplane to nose over and come to rest inverted. Post-accident discussion revealed the passenger had feet on the brakes. Substantial damage sustained.

Accident Description

The pilot, occupying the rear seat, and a passenger in the front seat completed a normal landing. During the rollout, as the airplane decelerated to about 20 miles per hour, the brakes locked. This caused the aircraft to nose over and come to rest inverted.

Post-Accident Discussion

A discussion between the pilot and the passenger after the accident revealed that the passenger had placed his feet on the airplane's brakes during the landing roll. The pilot stated that the accident might have been prevented if he had described more thoroughly the brake pedal position and emphasized the importance of keeping feet off the brakes during landing and taxiing.

Damage

Both wings, the rudder, and the fuselage sustained substantial damage.

Frequently asked questions

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

During landing rollout, brakes locked causing the airplane to nose over and come to rest inverted. Post-accident discussion revealed the passenger had feet on the brakes. Substantial damage sustained.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jul 2006 Piper PA-11 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The passenger's inadvertent activation of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, resulting in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not briefing the passenger about the brake peddle position, and the importance of not…

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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.