Watertown, SD, USA
N3029Z
PIPER PA-22-160
The pilot reported that he circled the farm field to check the condition of the landing area prior to landing. During the landing roll, he inadvertently stepped on the brakes prior to the tailwheel touching down and the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.
The pilot reported he circled the farm field to check the condition of the landing area prior to landing to the northeast. He reported that he inadvertently stepped on the brakes during the landing roll prior to the tailwheel touching down. The airplane nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.
The pilot's inadvertent and premature use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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