Accident Details
On July 5, 1964, a Piper PA-18 Super Cub, registration HB-ORW, was involved in an accident at Hausen a.A. airfield. During the landing procedure, the aircraft touched down with an excessively long ground roll. Subsequently, the airplane overturned.
Damage and Injuries
The pilot escaped the accident without injury. The aircraft sustained serious damage, estimated at 25 percent of its value.
Cause
The investigation determined that the accident likely occurred because the pilot applied the wheel brakes, causing the aircraft to nose over after a prolonged landing.