Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-12 near Valley, WA — 2010-10-09

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Date
2010-10-09
Location
Valley, WA, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-12
Registration
N2971M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll after overshooting the intended touchdown point, resulting in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he elected to land in a recently mowed field at his parent's farm. He overflew some nearby ponds to verify wind conditions, which appeared to be calm. He then decided to land to the north since the field sloped uphill in that direction. During the landing sequence, the pilot stated that he touched down long and then applied the brakes with such force that the airplane nosed over onto its back, substantially damaging both the fuselage and the left wing. After exiting the airplane, the pilot noted that there was an intermittent wind blowing from the south. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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