On May 13, 2007, a Piper J3C-65 (registration N98041) was involved in an aviation accident near Quincy, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive use of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted during a landing roll in a pasture. The pilot was practicing wheel landings. The tail and right wing were damaged.
Accident Details
An airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted during a landing roll. The flight was intended for the pilot to practice landings in an open pasture. The pasture was flat with a grass cover approximately 5 inches in height.
Landing Sequence
The pilot initiated a normal wheel landing. After touchdown, he applied brake pressure and used the elevator control to keep the tail up. As the airplane slowed, the tail rose upward, and the airplane nosed over to an inverted position.
Post-Accident Information
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. The tail and right wing sustained damage during the accident sequence.
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