No fatalities

Aircraft Departs Runway and Noses Over During Landing Rollout

Anacortes, WA, United States

On April 1, 2014, a CESSNA 172M M operated by JAMISON VERNON LEO was involved in an aviation accident near Anacortes, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing rollout, the aircraft continued past the normal turnoff due to higher speed. While turning, the pilot applied brakes and other controls but the aircraft did not slow, leading to a runway excursion and nose-over.

Event Sequence

The pilot reported that during the landing and rollout, the aircraft was traveling faster than desired at the normal turnoff point. Consequently, the pilot continued to the next turnoff. While executing the turn, the pilot applied the brakes, raised the flaps, and pushed in the carburetor heat control. At that moment, the pilot realized the aircraft was not stopping, so he applied more braking pressure. However, the aircraft did not slow down or stop.

Before the pilot could move his feet higher onto the toe brakes, the aircraft departed the runway surface onto bumpy ground. It then headed over a bank and nosed over.

Damage

The wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder sustained substantial damage.

Mechanical Condition

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Causes

Incorrect use/operationPilot

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Apr 2014 CESSNA 172M M accident near Anacortes, WA?

During landing rollout, the aircraft continued past the normal turnoff due to higher speed. While turning, the pilot applied brakes and other controls but the aircraft did not slow, leading to a runway excursion and nose-over.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Apr 2014 CESSNA 172M M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Apr 2014 involved a CESSNA 172M M, operated by JAMISON VERNON LEO, at Anacortes, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.