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February 25, 2008 · Waco CTO · N845V
Venice, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Venice, FL
Aircraft
Waco CTO
Tail Number
N845V
Operator
Ralph G Gorenstien
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA067
The pilot stated that during the landing roll he probably braked excessively, which caused the airplane to nose over. Examination by an FAA inspector revealed that no mechanical anomalies were found with the airplane. The vertical stabilizer was buckled as a result of the nose over.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Brake-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the landing roll he probably braked excessively, which caused the airplane to nose over. Examination by an FAA inspector revealed that no mechanical anomalies were found with the airplane. The vertical stabilizer was buckled as a result of the nose over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EST
Nearest AirportVenice Muni (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWaco CTO
Tail NumberN845V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRalph G Gorenstien
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · 760A · Reciprocating · 130
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC