On April 26, 2016, a LUSCOMBE 8 A operated by Adventist World Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Maryville, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's unintentional brake application 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.
A tailwheel airplane nosed over on the runway after the pilot unintentionally applied the right heel brake while trying to correct a left veer following a three-point touchdown.
Incident Overview
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported a normal three-point touchdown. Following the touchdown, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot applied right rudder input. Simultaneously, the pilot unintentionally applied the right heel brake. The airplane then nosed over on the runway.
Damage
The vertical stabilizer and rudder sustained substantial damage. No other damage was specified.
Pilot Report
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The incident involved the unintentional application of the right heel brake during the landing roll.
What happened in the 26 Apr 2016 LUSCOMBE 8 A accident near Maryville, MO?
A tailwheel airplane nosed over on the runway after the pilot unintentionally applied the right heel brake while trying to correct a left veer following a three-point touchdown.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Apr 2016 LUSCOMBE 8 A accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Apr 2016 involved a LUSCOMBE 8 A, operated by Adventist World Aviation, at Maryville, MO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's unintentional brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
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