On 26 Apr 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.