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November 5, 2001 · Piper PA-15 · N4576H

Decatur, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Decatur, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-15
Tail Number
N4576H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI02LA032

The flight instructor stated that during the landing rollout he applied brake pressure and, "...the brakes grabbed and caused the aircraft to go over on its nose immediately, stopping immediately, with the nose of the aircraft resting on the ground, tail in the air."

NTSB Probable Cause

The excessive braking performed by the flight instructor.

Full Narrative

On November 5, 2001, at 1318 central standard time, a Piper PA-15, N4576H, sustained substantial damage during an on-ground collision with the runway surface during a landing rollout on runway 12 (6,799 feet by 150 feet, dry/asphalt) at the Decatur Airport, Decatur, Illinois. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The instructional flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and dual student reported no injuries. The local flight originated from Decatur, Illinois. According to Decatur Airport officials, the airplane was cleared for a stop-and-go landing on runway 12, and during the landing roll the aircraft nosed down impacting the runway surface. According to the CFI's written statement, the purpose of the instructional flight was to practice stop-and-go landings. The CFI reported he was demonstrating to the student a normal approach and a full stall landing. The CFI stated that during the landing rollout he applied brake pressure and, "...the brakes grabbed and caused the aircraft to go over on its nose immediately, stopping immediately, with the nose of the aircraft resting on the ground, tail in the air."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:18 CST
Nearest AirportDecatur Airport (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length6799 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-15
Tail NumberN4576H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · None
Crew 2Age 19 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 36 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time19:20
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data