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November 5, 2007 · Piper PA-18-150 · N6ZT
Cortez, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cortez, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N6ZT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA025
The pilot made a full-stall (conventional) landing. When the airplane touched down, he felt "a sudden slowing of the aircraft" and the "tail rapidly coming up." He yelled at the passenger to get his feet off the brake pedals. The pilot said the "passenger had no idea he was touching the brake pedals as he braces himself for landing." The airplane then nosed over during the landing rollout.
NTSB Probable Cause
The passenger's inadvertent application of brakes, causing the airplane to nose over on landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure top adequately brief the passenger.
Full Narrative
The pilot made a full-stall (conventional) landing. When the airplane touched down, he felt "a sudden slowing of the aircraft" and the "tail rapidly coming up." He yelled at the passenger to get his feet off the brake pedals. The pilot said the "passenger had no idea he was touching the brake pedals as he brace[d] himself for landing." The airplane then nosed over during landing rollout. Asked how this accident could have been prevented, the pilot wrote: "Always warn passengers about the dual controls and to be sure they know where the pedals are [and] to keep their feet completely away from them, especially during landing."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MST
Nearest AirportCortez Municipal (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length7205 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN6ZT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 9 C
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC