Pilot Debrief

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC near Many, LA — 2018-03-08

Final reportGAA18CA153
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Date
2018-03-08
Location
Many, LA, USA
Airport
3R4
Aircraft
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC
Registration
N105BH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, he tapped the brakes too hard, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. 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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