Pilot Debrief

Reed Mike SMITHS SUPER CUB near Triangle, ID — 2019-10-05

Final reportGAA20CA004
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Date
2019-10-05
Location
Triangle, ID, USA
Airport
2ID3
Aircraft
Reed Mike SMITHS SUPER CUB
Registration
N677M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll on a dirt airstrip, the airplane skidded on a thin layer of frost on the dirt. He applied the brakes, and as the airplane transitioned to dry gravel, it nosed over. He added that he believed that the braking pressure he applied was excessive for the gravel portion of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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