Casualties unknown

Piper J3C HB-OUO Nose Over During Landing Rollout on 8 December 1963

Militärflugplatz, CH

On December 8, 1963, a PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION J3C-65/L-4. (registration HB-OUO) was involved in an aviation accident near Militärflugplatz, CH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot braked too hard during the landing rollout. This summary draws on records from the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST).

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On 8 December 1963, a Piper J3C HB-OUO, with a flight instructor and student pilot aboard, nosed over during landing rollout after the student braked too hard. No injuries occurred, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Accident Overview

On 8 December 1963, the Piper J3C aircraft registered as HB-OUO was involved in an accident on a military airfield. The aircraft was occupied by a flight instructor and a student pilot.

Circumstances

The accident occurred during the rollout phase following a landing. The student pilot applied excessive braking, causing the aircraft to nose over onto its nose. The exact time of day and weather conditions at the time of the accident are not specified in the source.

Damage and Injuries

The aircraft suffered substantial damage. There were no personal injuries to the occupants. Minor third-party damage was also reported.

Probable Cause

The student pilot braked too hard during the landing rollout, leading to the aircraft nosing over.

Investigation report by the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB / SUST). Original record: https://www.sust.admin.ch/inhalte/AV-berichte/149.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB), Switzerland.