Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8E near Apex, NC — 2011-05-03

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Date
2011-05-03
Location
Apex, NC, USA
Airport
NC11
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8E
Registration
N1902K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s excessive application of the brakes, which caused the airplane to nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was conducting a full-stop landing. He executed a normal landing, lowered the tail and was rolling fast. The airplane was on the center line with 300 to 400 feet of runway remaining. He stated that he applied the brakes aggressively, which lifted the tail and caused the propeller to strike the ground. The airplane then flipped over and came to rest inverted, substantially damaging the vertical stabilizer and wings. A postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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