Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-16 near Huntington, IN — 2011-06-30

Final reportCEN11CA435
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Date
2011-06-30
Location
Huntington, IN, USA
Airport
HHG
Aircraft
PIPER PA-16
Registration
N5985H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper use of brakes which resulted in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he applied the brakes as the tailwheel-equipped airplane slowed down during the landing roll, but it nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunctions or failure of the airplane.

NTSB coding

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