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Farm Field Landing Accident

Watertown, SD, United States

On November 8, 2010, a PIPER PA-22-160 operated by SUPER 20 LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Watertown, SD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent and premature use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported inadvertently applying the brakes during a landing roll at a farm field, causing the aircraft to nose over and sustain substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.

Incident Overview and Pilot Report According to the pilot's report, the aircraft circled a farm field to assess the condition of the landing area before attempting a landing to the northeast. During the landing roll, the pilot stated that he inadvertently stepped on the brakes before the tailwheel made contact with the ground. This action caused the aircraft to nose over, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the general description of a farm field.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Nov 2010 PIPER PA-22-160 accident near Watertown, SD?

A pilot reported inadvertently applying the brakes during a landing roll at a farm field, causing the aircraft to nose over and sustain substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Nov 2010 PIPER PA-22-160 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Nov 2010 involved a PIPER PA-22-160, operated by SUPER 20 LLC, at Watertown, SD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadvertent and premature use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

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