On April 27, 2007, a Cessna 140 (registration N72953) was involved in an aviation accident near Winner, SD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's accidental application of the brakes during landing, causing the airplane to nosed over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft nosed over after landing on a 2,900-foot turf runway when the pilot accidentally applied the brakes. The runway was mowed and slightly damp.
Accident Summary
An aircraft experienced a nose-over during the landing roll on a 2,900-foot-long by 150-foot-wide turf runway, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that the runway surface was mowed and slightly damp at the time of the accident.
Pilot Statement
According to the pilot, another aircraft was approaching the airport, leading him to believe he should stop before reaching the intersecting runway. He stated that upon landing, he accidentally tapped the brakes, which caused the aircraft to nosed over.
Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the nose-over on the turf runway.
Probable cause
The pilot's accidental application of the brakes during landing, causing the airplane to nosed over.