Pilot Debrief

MAULE MX-7-2325 near Smith, NV — 2008-09-25

Final reportSEA08CA210
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Date
2008-09-25
Location
Smith, NV, USA
Aircraft
MAULE MX-7-2325
Registration
N5670A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he had made three touch and go landings on the dry lake. On the fourth landing he applied too much brake pressure, which resulted in a propeller strike and the airplane nosing over on its back. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder, vertical stabilizer, and left wing tip.

NTSB coding

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