WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT YMF F5C near San Luis Obispo, CA — 2015-01-03

Probable cause

The accidental application of the brakes by the passenger during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while rolling out about 30 to 40 mph in the tailwheel equipped airplane for the full stop landing, the airplane made a sudden stop and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage and tail section during the landing sequence. The passenger reported in a written statement that he accidentally applied the brakes during the landing roll. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Nose over/nose down · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• FAA Inspector and Passenger Statementsinterview
• Photo 1 – View of Main Wreckage From Front (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 2 – View of the Main Wreckage From Left Side (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos

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