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May 21, 1992 · Piper PA-20 · N6989K
Greenwood, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Greenwood, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N6989K
Operator
Airway Charter Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA156
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS GETTING A CHECK OUT IN TAIL WHEEL AIRCRAFT. EARLIER IN THE DAY, THE PILOT AND AN INSTRUCTOR HAD PERFORMED SIX STOP AND GO LANDINGS. THIS FLIGHT WAS THE PILOT'S FIRST OBSERVED SOLO. DURING LANDING ROLL HE APPLIED EXCESSIVE BRAKING AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES DURING LANDING ROLL.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS GETTING A CHECK OUT IN TAIL WHEEL AIRCRAFT. EARLIER IN THE DAY, THE PILOT AND AN INSTRUCTOR HAD PERFORMED SIX STOP AND GO LANDINGS. THIS FLIGHT WAS THE PILOT'S FIRST OBSERVED SOLO. DURING LANDING ROLL HE APPLIED EXCESSIVE BRAKING AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 CDT
Nearest AirportGALT (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN6989K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAirway Charter Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 10 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:48
Weather SourceWFAC