On 20 Jun 2013, a PIPER PA-18-150 operated by CHAMBERS RANDY E was involved in an aviation accident near Cashmere, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot applied the brakes too forcefully during the landing ground roll, leading to the aircraft nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft experienced a nose-over accident while the pilot was practicing landings on an unimproved surface.
What happened
On June 20, 2013, a Piper PA-18-150, registration N6845Z, was involved in an accident in Cashmere, Washington. The pilot was engaged in flight maneuvers involving landing practice on unimproved surfaces. After touching down on the grass portion of a landing strip, the pilot applied the brakes with excessive force, causing the aircraft to nose over.
The weather at the time of the event was characterized by Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 310 degrees at 5 knots. The accident resulted in one minor injury and no fatalities.
Probable cause
The pilot applied the brakes too forcefully during the landing ground roll, leading to the aircraft nose over.