No fatalities

20 Jun 2018: CESSNA 180 B — Kent, WA

Kent, WA, United States

On 20 Jun 2018, a CESSNA 180 B was involved in an aviation accident near Kent, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's application of excessive brake after touchdown. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed over after touchdown when the pilot applied excessive brake, resulting in propeller strike and substantial right wing damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during the landing rollout, excessive brake application caused the tailwheel-equipped airplane to pitch forward, striking the propeller before coming to rest in a vertical attitude on its nose and right wing tip.

Damage Assessment

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the right wing structure. The propeller was also struck during the sequence of events.

Pilot Statement

According to the pilot, there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have prevented normal operation of the airplane. The pilot attributed the event to having applied too much brake after touchdown.

Aircraft Configuration

The airplane involved was a tailwheel-type design, though further model or registration details are not specified in the available information.

Probable cause

The pilot's application of excessive brake after touchdown.

Contributing factors

Incorrect use/operationPilot