Pilot Debrief

Pietenpol PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER near Glendo, WY — 2019-09-05

Final reportGAA19CA526
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Date
2019-09-05
Location
Glendo, WY, USA
Airport
76V
Aircraft
Pietenpol PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER
Registration
N14961
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's overapplication of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied "too much brake" and that the airplane then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward right and left lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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