Casualties unknown

2007-07-30: Piper PA-18-150 (N416SM) — St. George, UT

St. George, UT, US

On July 30, 2007, a Piper PA-18-150 (registration N416SM) was involved in an aviation accident near St. George, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot applied excessive braking during landing. 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 pilot practicing three-point landings applied excessive braking, causing the aircraft to nose over and come to rest inverted. No mechanical failures were reported.

Accident Overview

A pilot reported that after a local flight, he returned to the airport to practice three-point landings in his tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the landing rollout, the aircraft veered to the right and the left wing began to dip.

Sequence of Events

In response to the veering and wing dip, the pilot applied braking. He stated that he applied "too much brake[s]," which caused the aircraft to nosed over. The airplane came to rest inverted on the runway.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft prior to the accident. The airplane was equipped with a tailwheel configuration, which is known to require precise control during landing.

Conclusion

The accident occurred due to the pilot's application of excessive braking during the landing roll, leading to a nose-over.

Probable cause

The pilot applied excessive braking during landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070831X01279. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.