On 13 May 2013, a CESSNA 170B operated by Robert Travis Clements was involved in an aviation accident near Roxboro, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes while turning off the runway after landing resulting in a noseover. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot lost control of a tailwheel-equipped airplane while turning from the runway onto a taxiway, causing the aircraft to nose over and sustain substantial left wing damage.
Accident Details
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed the aircraft at the conclusion of a local flight. As he began to turn the airplane off the runway onto the taxiway, he lost control. The airplane subsequently nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane. He further noted that he should have applied more rudder and less brake during the turn.
Damage Assessment
The accident caused substantial damage to the left wing of the airplane. No other damage was reported.