On July 31, 2014, an AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180 UNDESIGNAT operated by BOYD GROUP LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Oakdale, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Excessive braking by the pilot during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot practicing short field takeoffs and landings in a tailwheel airplane with tundra tires flipped the aircraft after applying excessive braking on the fourth landing. The plane came to rest inverted with bent wing struts; no mechanical issues were reported.
Incident Overview
A pilot was conducting short field takeoff and landing practice in a tailwheel-equipped airplane fitted with oversized tundra tires. During the fourth landing, the airplane rolled forward and flipped over after the pilot applied excessive braking to decelerate.
Damage and Position
Postaccident photographs reviewed after the event showed the airplane resting inverted on the ground. The wing struts sustained bending damage from the impact of the overturn.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies or malfunctions that contributed to the accident. No other details regarding occupants, injuries, or environmental conditions were provided in the source.
Probable cause
Excessive braking by the pilot during landing.
Contributing factors
PilotSurface speed/braking — Not attained/maintained
What happened in the 31 Jul 2014 AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180 UNDESIGNAT accident near Oakdale, LA?
A pilot practicing short field takeoffs and landings in a tailwheel airplane with tundra tires flipped the aircraft after applying excessive braking on the fourth landing. The plane came to rest inverted with bent wing struts; no mechanical issues were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Jul 2014 AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180 UNDESIGNAT accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Jul 2014 involved an AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180 UNDESIGNAT, operated by BOYD GROUP LLC, at Oakdale, LA.
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