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November 14, 2006 · Jerald F Huffman Rebel · N4038W

Wimauma, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wimauma, FL
Aircraft
Jerald F Huffman Rebel
Tail Number
N4038W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA07CA016

The pilot stated that as the airplane's tires touched the turf runway he felt an abnormal drag on the airplane, and before he could react the nose of the airplane went into the dirt and the airplane slowly nosed over. According to the pilot, he inadvertently placed his feet on the brakes during touchdown. Prior to the accident there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during the landing flare touchdown which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

Full Narrative

On November 14, 2006, about 1630 eastern standard time, a Jerald F. Huffman, model Rebel, experimental amateur-built airplane, N4038W, registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, nosed over during landing at Wimauma, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The commercial-rated pilot was not injured, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from Wimauma, Florida, the same day, about 1620. The pilot stated that after a 15 minute flight he returned, and was in the process of landing on runway 27 at Wimauma when the accident occurred. He said that during the landing, as the airplane's tires touched the turf runway, he felt an abnormal drag on the airplane. He said he had the airplane's "control stick full back, and the airplane was at idle power." Before he could react, the pilot said that the nose of the airplane went into the dirt and the airplane slowly nosed over onto its back. The pilot said that he had inadvertently placed his feet on the brake during touchdown, and reflected in his report that prior to the accident there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJerald F Huffman Rebel
Tail NumberN4038W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data