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May 13, 2007 · Piper J3C-65 · N98041
Quincy, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Quincy, CA
Aircraft
Piper J3C-65
Tail Number
N98041
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA166
The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted during the landing roll. The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to practice landings in an open pasture. The pasture was flat with a cover of grass about 5 inches in height. He began a normal wheel landing in the pasture. After touchdown he applied brake pressure and attempted to keep the tail up with the elevator control. He continued to apply brake pressure and as the airplane slowed, the tail rose upward. The airplane nosed over to inverted. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. The tail and right wing sustained damage during the accident sequence.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive use of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted during the landing roll. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice landings in an open pasture on his family's property. The pasture was flat with a cover of grass about 5 inches in height. He began a normal wheel landing in the pasture, where after touchdown he applied brake pressure and attempted to keep the tail up with the elevator control. He continued to apply brake pressure and the as the airplane slowed the tail rose upward. The airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. The tail and right wing sustained damage during the accident sequence.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Pasture (0nm)
Runway00
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C-65
Tail NumberN98041
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO