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Tailwheel Airplane Noses Over After Excessive Brake Application During Landing

Auburn, PA, United States

On November 2, 2015, an AERONCA 7AC was involved in an aviation accident near Auburn, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's use of excessive brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed over during landing roll after the pilot applied excessive brake pressure, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing strut. No preimpact mechanical failures were reported.

Accident Overview

A pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a nose-over during the landing roll at an airport. The pilot reported that after takeoff, she remained in the airport traffic pattern and subsequently landed. During the landing roll, she applied too much brake pressure, causing the airplane to nosed over.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the right wing strut. No other damage to the airframe or engine was mentioned.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The accident sequence was initiated solely by the pilot's brake application.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot, she took off and remained in the traffic pattern. The landing was otherwise normal until the point of applying brakes during the landing roll. The excessive brake pressure led to the nose-over event.

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operation

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Nov 2015 AERONCA 7AC accident near Auburn, PA?

A tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed over during landing roll after the pilot applied excessive brake pressure, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing strut. No preimpact mechanical failures were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Nov 2015 AERONCA 7AC accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Nov 2015 involved an AERONCA 7AC, at Auburn, PA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's use of excessive brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.

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