19 May 2014: SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8E E — ONEIL ASHLEY J

19 May 2014: SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8E E — ONEIL ASHLEY J

No fatalities • Douglass, KS, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were high winds and a short, downhill sloped runway.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

While landing on a short, downhill strip with high winds, the pilot stated that he applied excessive brakes and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Surface speed/braking — Not attained/maintained
  • factor Effect on operation
  • factor Effect on operation
  • factor Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 170/26kt, vis 10sm

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