Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 8GCBC near Linwood, NJ — 2011-06-20

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Date
2011-06-20
Location
Linwood, NJ, USA
Airport
0NJ6
Aircraft
BELLANCA 8GCBC
Registration
N87020
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he landed his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a rough, turf runway. During the landing roll, he noticed a 5 gallon bucket midfield, off the left side of the runway and attempted to stop the airplane in a short distance. He applied the brakes and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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