BELLANCA 8GCBC near Gulf Shores, AL — 2012-05-16

Probable cause

The pilot's inadvertent application of the wheel brakes immediately after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a private grass strip and the airplane bounced. When the airplane settled back onto the grass, the pilot inadvertently applied the wheel brakes. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident 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
• 6 docket documents

Docket documents6

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Passenger Statementinterview
• Gulf Shores, Alabama Weatherother
• Memorandum of Record: Conversation with Pilotother
• Photo 1: Front View of Airplane At Rest (Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 2: Side View of Airplane at Rest (Courtesy of FAA)photos

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