No fatalities

23 Oct 2011: PIPER PA-18-135 — Dyersburg, TN

Dyersburg, TN, United States

On 23 Oct 2011, a PIPER PA-18-135 was involved in an aviation accident near Dyersburg, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

During landing practice on his property, a pilot experienced a bounce, foot slip, and overuse of the right heel brake, causing the airplane to nose over and sustain substantial damage.

Accident Details

According to the pilot, he departed from a nearby paved runway and was practicing takeoff and landings on his property. During the second landing, the airplane bounced. As the aircraft bounced, the pilot's foot slipped off the right rudder pedal, leading to an overuse of the right heel brake. This resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted. The accident caused substantial damage to the wings and tail of the aircraft.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have prevented normal operations. The pilot did not report any injuries.

Aircraft Information

The specific make, model, and registration of the aircraft were not provided in the source. No information about the engine, occupants, or time of day was included. The location is described as the pilot's property, which is near a paved runway.

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operation