Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA18CA153

Many, LA, USA

Aircraft #1

N105BH

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC

Analysis

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.

Factual Information

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.

Probable Cause and Findings

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

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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