Pilot Debrief

SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8A near Anacortes, WA — 2015-06-26

Final reportGAA15CA160
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Date
2015-06-26
Location
Anacortes, WA, USA
Airport
74S
Aircraft
SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8A
Registration
N28437
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll he applied "excessive" brakes, and the airplane nosed over. The empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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