Accident Overview
A student pilot was involved in a runway excursion and nose-over incident at Glendale Airport in Arizona. The pilot, who was flying a single-engine aircraft, reported that the airplane's fuel indicators showed empty during the approach, leading to a decision to land long rather than perform a go-around. The aircraft overran the runway and nosed over.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot departed from Glendale Airport at 1815 with approximately 17 gallons of fuel aboard. After completing practice maneuvers, she returned to Glendale at 1930. During the approach to the runway, the fuel indicators displayed empty readings. The pilot noted that her landing approach was high. With fuel indications showing empty, she opted to land long rather than execute a go-around. While attempting to stop the airplane, it traveled off the end of the runway and nosed over.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained damage as a result of the nose-over. The specific extent of damage was not detailed in the report. No injuries were reported by the pilot.
Probable Cause
The source does not provide a stated probable cause.